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R747 FGK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,275 mi
Last recorded108,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 108,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 106,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side outer drop link lower dust cover damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

two child seats fitted rear ns/os/

Fail 30 Dec 2011 106,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

near side outer drop link lower dust cover damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

two child seats fitted rear ns/os/

Pass 30 Dec 2010 104,176 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit

offside wing mirror glass and casing damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2010 102,284 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low on tread close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wing mirror glass cracked and casing damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition,corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 102,284 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front tyre getting low on tread close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wing mirror glass cracked and casing damaged

rear exhaust box poor condition,corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2009 99,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake imbalance 19%

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 92,190 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,851 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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R747 FGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGK, 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 FGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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