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R941 YCC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 YCC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 101,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs showing wear

o/s headlamp holed not affecting image

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,276 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs showing wear

o/s headlamp holed not affecting image

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2009 100,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to o/s headlamp damaged not affecting image

Fail 21 Jan 2009 100,159 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to o/s headlamp damaged not affecting image

Pass 12 Nov 2007 99,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s & n/s top strut mountings

Pass 6 Jan 2006 86,590 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 86,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R941 YCC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R941 YCC, 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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R941 YCC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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