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R73 GMR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,085 mi
Last recorded127,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 GMR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 127,085 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 127,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 120,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 113,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 108,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 102,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,580 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 97,580 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R73 GMR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R73 GMR, 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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What year was R73 GMR registered?

R73 GMR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R73 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 GMR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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