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R966 MRX

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,404 mi
Last recorded171,404 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 MRX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2010 171,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

both front indicators white light

centre exhaust clamp not fully tight

rear centre light lens holed

Pass 11 Dec 2009 165,327 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split at end but clearing sreen (advise).

Pass 1 Dec 2008 151,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 151,657 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres cracking and splitting within the tread

offside front anti roll bar drop link dust gaiter split

slight movement to nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2007 144,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 135,816 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 126,010 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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R966 MRX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R966 MRX, 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 R966 MRX registered?

R966 MRX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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