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R78 YEW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,452 mi
Last recorded124,452 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 YEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 124,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both wiper blades loose on arms

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,668 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 105,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion; rear axle, rear arms

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,891 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2008 100,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2007 91,564 miles

rear seats not fitted at the time of the test

Pass 22 Mar 2006 82,963 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,963 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre and rear exhaust in very poor condition, rear exhaust clamp missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

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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R78 YEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R78 YEW, 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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R78 YEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R78 YEW safe to buy?

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