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R953 MRX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,779 mi
Last recorded120,779 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 MRX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 120,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge

o/s washer not working

slight inbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 Jan 2014 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre wearing off on outer edge

o/s washer not working

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,965 miles

very rear seats not fitted

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing off on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2012 93,960 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 93,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 91,594 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 91,593 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 86,234 miles

chid seat fitted to both of the rear row seats,visual inspection of seat belt only ,okay

child seat fitted to offside ,centre row of seat`s ,visual inspection of seat belt only,okay

Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 79,255 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 79,204 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,239 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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R953 MRX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R953 MRX, 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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R953 MRX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R953 MRX safe to buy?

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