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R734 YVW

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,512 mi
Last recorded154,512 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 YVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 154,512 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 154,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 153,105 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 151,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 150,032 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,718 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 139,355 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 139,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres cracked and perished on 4mm also both rear tyres out of shape on inside edge

exhaust system shows corrossion

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

n/s front tyre getting low on 3mm

o/s front tyre low on 3/4mm 2056015

rear brake discs show wear and lipped edge

slight play found in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 19 Feb 2014 133,145 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 13 Feb 2014 133,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Feb 2013 125,214 miles

airbag light on

exhaust system starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack

slight play in steerin g

Pass 15 Feb 2012 119,057 miles

air bag light on

front brake hoses starting to perish

front exhaust flexi joint starting to wear

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight movement in n/s steering

Pass 21 Feb 2011 112,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 112,589 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 101,100 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 93,780 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 86,730 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 80,673 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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R734 YVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R734 YVW, 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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R734 YVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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