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R822 CTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,802 mi
Last recorded126,802 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 CTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 126,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f a/roll bar linkage rubber boots split

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,973 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

chip in windscreen zone B

engine misfire

lift in offside front suspension top mount

offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,977 miles

chip in windscreen zone B on edge of zone A

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 1 Nov 2007 113,977 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in windscreen zone B on edge of zone A

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 6 Nov 2006 108,939 miles

rear disc worn

screen stone chipped

Pass 4 Nov 2005 101,918 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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R822 CTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R822 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 R822 CTW registered?

R822 CTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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