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R729 YHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,466 mi
Last recorded156,466 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 YHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 156,466 miles

c/l 117392

Fail 28 Oct 2010 156,466 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

c/l 117392

Pass 11 Nov 2009 144,158 miles

all brake pads low,exhaust is rusty,see c.l 082456

Fail 11 Nov 2009 144,158 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

c/l 082456

Pass 5 Nov 2008 130,425 miles

see checklist 25588

Fail 1 Nov 2008 130,424 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

see checklist 25588

Pass 1 May 2007 114,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 114,737 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 109,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 105,170 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R729 YHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R729 YHK, 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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R729 YHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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