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R950 GMR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,105 mi
Last recorded169,105 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 GMR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 169,105 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 157,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 140,538 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Fail 15 Oct 2008 140,535 miles

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

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 128,163 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light staying on

Pass 25 Aug 2006 116,422 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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R950 GMR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 R950 GMR, 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 R950 GMR registered?

R950 GMR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R950 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 GMR 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.

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