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R780 EFE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

166,452 mi
Last recorded166,452 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 EFE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 166,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 163,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 161,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 158,487 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 156,116 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 154,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 149,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 137,918 miles

rear exhaust poor

Pass 9 Aug 2008 127,960 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 127,931 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 118,260 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 104,161 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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R780 EFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R780 EFE, 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 R780 EFE registered?

R780 EFE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R780 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 EFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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