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R92 VTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,537 mi
Last recorded200,537 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 VTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 200,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 185,338 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 185,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 179,217 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 179,217 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 163,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 163,673 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 150,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 150,771 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 136,042 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 136,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R92 VTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R92 VTW, 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 R92 VTW registered?

R92 VTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R92 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 VTW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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