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R757 NCF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,363 mi
Last recorded162,363 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 NCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 162,363 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 149,082 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 142,502 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 11 Jun 2012 142,473 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,390 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 132,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

wiper blades out of adjustment

Fail 15 Jun 2010 121,873 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

wiper blades out of adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2009 111,821 miles

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

nearside rear seat removed.centre row centre seat removed.child seat fitted to offside centre seat.rear number plate starting to discolour.engine sump pan corroded and weeping.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 111,821 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear seat removed.centre row centre seat removed.child seat fitted to offside centre seat.rear number plate starting to discolour.engine sump pan corroded and weeping.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,698 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 100,129 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r seat removed,both front wiper blades split,front undertray fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,129 miles

o/s/r seat removed,both front wiper blades split,front undertray fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 92,126 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 92,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front struts top mounts are worn

Fail 6 Apr 2006 85,506 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

w/jets poorly adjusted,blades smearing,ft discs worn/poor condition,front pipe & cat rusty,spare tyre tread low,slight play in inner rack joints,inner rear arches/load space covered.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,506 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

w/jets poorly adjusted,blades smearing,ft discs worn/poor condition,front pipe & cat rusty,spare tyre tread low,slight play in inner rack joints,inner rear arches/load space covered.

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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R757 NCF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R757 NCF, 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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R757 NCF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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