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R936 TLF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,169 mi
Last recorded133,169 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 TLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 133,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 133,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 121,789 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Nov 2010 121,632 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2009 109,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 97,237 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 97,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 83,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 77,789 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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R936 TLF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R936 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R936 TLF registered?

R936 TLF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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