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R945 CAE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,283 mi
Last recorded161,283 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 CAE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 161,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 155,078 miles

off side front wiper spindal worn

Fail 22 Apr 2015 155,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

off side front wiper spindal worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,280 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 146,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 139,122 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 127,479 miles

three rear seats removed ( belts not tested )

Fail 29 Mar 2012 127,479 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

three rear seats removed ( belts not tested )

Pass 19 Apr 2011 116,454 miles

rear seats removed seat belts in rear not tested

Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 93,882 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 67,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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 12 Apr 2006 55,896 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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R945 CAE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R945 CAE, 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 R945 CAE registered?

R945 CAE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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