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R803 CTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,362 mi
Last recorded165,362 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 CTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 165,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 150,750 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 150,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 135,101 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 135,101 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 118,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 114,075 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 114,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 110,747 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 104,006 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 104,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,719 miles

rear exhaust clamp broken. exhaust secure.

Fail 21 Nov 2007 97,719 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust clamp broken. exhaust secure.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,490 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 91,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 88,795 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 88,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R803 CTW 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 R803 CTW, 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 R803 CTW registered?

R803 CTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R803 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 CTW shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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