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R954 FVT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,257 mi
Last recorded146,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 FVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 146,257 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2016 146,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2015 135,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 135,798 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2014 129,109 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2013 120,038 miles

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,038 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2012 116,638 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 116,638 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 111,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,165 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,284 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 99,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 96,666 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

drivers side rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2008 96,666 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre perished

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 92,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust badly corroded but not leaking

rear number plate slightly discoulerd

Fail 2 Aug 2007 92,483 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate slighly dicoulerd

Pass 3 Aug 2006 86,822 miles

rear box badly corroded but not blowing

rear number plate slightly discoulerd

Fail 1 Aug 2006 86,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate slightly distorted

Pass 6 Aug 2005 68,143 miles

Rearmost seats not fitted to enable seatbelt check.

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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R954 FVT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R954 FVT, 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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R954 FVT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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