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R971 BAH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,425 mi
Last recorded137,425 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 BAH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 137,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 6 Nov 2013 129,650 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 129,650 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 125,792 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 120,764 miles

both rearmost seats missing not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 8 Nov 2010 115,150 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 109,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 102,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 95,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust clamp very corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn low & showing cracks

Fail 16 Nov 2006 89,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s and n/s rear brake slighty binding on

Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,652 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 84,652 miles

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

slight blow to centre exhaust joint plus both rear wheels are binding slightly

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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R971 BAH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R971 BAH, 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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R971 BAH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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