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R932 PCH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,321 mi
Last recorded140,321 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 PCH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 140,321 miles

O/S wiper blade split

Fail 8 May 2013 140,321 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S wiper blade split

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

Pass 12 May 2012 132,256 miles

undersealed under car

Pass 12 May 2011 122,683 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 122,656 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 114,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 106,053 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 97,071 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 87,936 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 87,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 78,634 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 78,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexi pipes starting to crack

both front wishbone rear bushs starting to crack

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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R932 PCH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R932 PCH, 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 R932 PCH registered?

R932 PCH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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