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R714 TLT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,538 mi
Last recorded92,538 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 TLT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 92,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2013 92,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 86,575 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,690 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

air bag warning lamp illuminated.

four wheel trims fitted.

no spare tyre fitted.

offside rear lamp has a small crack.

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

offside water jet slightly blocked, but still supplyins sufficent h2o.

underbody protection fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,861 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 77,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,602 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Jun 2008 68,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,218 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 63,218 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade in poor condition

rear wiper ripped

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,889 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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R714 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R714 TLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R714 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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