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R957 BDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,240 mi
Last recorded133,240 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 BDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 133,240 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,999 miles

Offside Front outrigger corroded

offside nearside front sills damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2018 125,315 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 125,314 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2017 121,823 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 117,289 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,957 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2014 110,069 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,161 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 98,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 93,203 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,426 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,426 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 88,159 miles

offside horn button missing

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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R957 BDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R957 BDA, 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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R957 BDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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