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R949 GUF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,156 mi
Last recorded119,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 GUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 119,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,825 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 117,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 112,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 105,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 99,039 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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R949 GUF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R949 GUF, 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 R949 GUF registered?

R949 GUF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R949 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R949 GUF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R949 GUF have outstanding finance?

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