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R944 VLM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,576 mi
Last recorded124,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 VLM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,576 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

battery slightly lose but not insecure

center and rear exhaust deteriated/corroded

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,484 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

Battery loose

Centre and rear exhaust boxses corroded

N/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

O/S Wing mirror loose

O/S/F Sill damaged

O/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

Fail 15 Jan 2013 112,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Airbag warning light on dash

Battery loose

Centre and rear exhaust boxses corroded

N/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

O/S Wing mirror loose

O/S/F Sill damaged

O/S/F Tyre tread just acceptable

Pass 16 Feb 2012 109,109 miles

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

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

different size tyres front axle to rear axle

offside front wishbone ball joint dust cover perished

tape on offside mirror

Pass 10 Feb 2011 104,835 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 104,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 85,698 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 77,328 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 77,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 69,090 miles

very slight movement in n/s steering track rod end.

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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R944 VLM 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 R944 VLM, 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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R944 VLM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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