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R952 GMR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,987 mi
Last recorded193,987 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 GMR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 193,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes worn

centre exhaust mount repaired and secure

Fail 21 Apr 2010 19,397 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes worn

centre exhaust mount repaired and secure

Pass 6 Apr 2009 187,402 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 187,388 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

child seats fitted to all rear seats

exhaust rusty

near side front brake hose perishing

near side rear tyre wearing low

slight damp patch off side rear shocker

Fail 19 Apr 2008 172,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 172,027 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 151,860 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 151,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2006 133,553 miles

surface corrosion forming on parts of exhaust

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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R952 GMR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R952 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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R952 GMR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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