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R95 YVV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,021 mi
Last recorded100,021 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 YVV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,021 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 100,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,044 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust cat section flange nuts corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 91,192 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 85,095 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 85,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,449 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 83,443 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 79,467 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 74,155 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,884 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 69,884 miles

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

Advise rear high level brake light inop.n/s/r tyre outer edge wear,o/s/r tyre has nail in it,o/s/f tyre inner edge wear.

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 YVV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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