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R747 BAH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,318 mi
Last recorded160,318 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 BAH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 160,318 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2014 152,805 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear box for corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2013 147,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

center and rear exhaust for corrosion

knock on steering

Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,911 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust for corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2012 139,903 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust for corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2011 127,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

damage to mirror o/s

Pass 12 Oct 2010 118,633 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses perrished

o/s mirror glass broken

Fail 7 Oct 2010 118,553 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f brake hoses perrished

o/s mirror glass broken

Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,542 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

horn switch in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear tyre perished around outer wall

o/s rear tyre perished around outer wall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,976 miles

1 horn switch broken

A slight knock can be heard through steering

Child seat fitted to 2nd row nearside

Exhaust rusty

Front shock absorbers rusty

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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R747 BAH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R747 BAH, 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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R747 BAH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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