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R95 DGY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,453 mi
Last recorded95,453 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 DGY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,453 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 95,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,885 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 89,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,518 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front shock absorber slightly weak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 78,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front shock absorber slightly weak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,454 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,392 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 60,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 54,948 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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R95 DGY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R95 DGY, 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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R95 DGY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R95 DGY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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