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R965 AOK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,128 mi
Last recorded106,128 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 AOK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 106,128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,744 miles

front offside and nearside suspension bushes deteriorated

nearside front CV gaiter damaged

oil leak

play in steering arms

rear shock absorbers corroded

rust settling to all under body

Pass 3 Apr 2015 104,786 miles

corrosion to rear shocks

deterioration to front suspension bushes

oil leaks

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear shocks

deterioration to front lower arm bushes

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,679 miles

corrosion on brake discs.

corrosion on exhaust.

nearside drive shaft,outer boot leaking.

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test,seatbelts not fully tested.

play in front suspension leg top mountings.

Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,664 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on brake discs.

corrosion on exhaust.

nearside drive shaft,outer boot leaking.

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test,seatbelts not fully tested.

oil level on minimum.

play in front suspension leg top mountings.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 93,734 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to floors

oil leaks from engine

rear brake pads appear low,wheel removal advised for further inspection

rear most seats removed at time of test

wear corrosion to brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,225 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,165 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,603 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 85,603 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 82,629 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

further most rear seats have been removed,seat belts not fully checked.

pieces of metal in rear tyres.

second row from rear seats stowed away,seat belts not fully checked.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,580 miles

play in front suspension legs whem suspension hanging freely

Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,732 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to brake pipes.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion/wear to brake discs.

front tyres worn on edges.

play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 68,263 miles

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

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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R965 AOK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R965 AOK, 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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R965 AOK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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