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R743 RBM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,283 mi
Last recorded133,283 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 RBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 133,283 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

heavy age cracking on both front flexi hoses

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/r inner brake pads appear just legal

very heavy engine oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2012 133,247 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

heavy age cracking on both front flexi hoses

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/r inner brake pads appear just legal

very heavy engine oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 129,607 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

wipers operate slowly

corrosion on chassis sections

damage to n/s door mirror glass

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose but secure

Fail 12 Nov 2011 129,601 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose but secure

corrosion on chassis sections

damage to n/s door mirror glass

front brake discs worn and pitted

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

o/s/f drop-link boot split

wipers operate slowly

Pass 27 Oct 2010 119,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2009 116,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch poor

both front lower amr rear bushes age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking and has cuts

corrosion to o/s/f door

damage to o/s/r sill

front bumper poor

front disc worn

front number plate poor

front pads low

n/s/f indicator slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it/age cracking/ cuts

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear number plate water damaged

spare missing

temp repair to center exhaust mount

Pass 29 Oct 2009 116,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch poor

both front lower amr rear bushes age cracking

both rear tyres age cracking and has cuts

corrosion to o/s/f door

damage to o/s/r sill

front bumper poor

front disc worn

front number plate poor

front pads low

n/s/f indicator slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it/age cracking/ cuts

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear number plate water damaged

spare missing

temp repair to center exhaust mount

Pass 21 Oct 2008 113,699 miles

two rear most seats folded away

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

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

mist behind nearside front indicator lenz

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

perishing to offside rear tyre

slight staining on offside rear caliper

Pass 14 Sep 2007 108,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 100,399 miles

original test advisories still stand.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 100,393 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear silencer in poor condition. †centre seat & belt assy not fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2005 91,060 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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R743 RBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R743 RBM, 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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R743 RBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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