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R962 BTU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,908 mi
Last recorded182,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 BTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2010 182,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 182,709 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 182,304 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 179,896 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 178,003 miles

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

slight binding at n/s/r brake

Fail 8 Aug 2006 178,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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R962 BTU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R962 BTU, 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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What year was R962 BTU registered?

R962 BTU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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