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R97 ERP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,361 mi
Last recorded119,361 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 ERP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 119,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 111,679 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front and centre (cat) section deteriorating

Fail 4 Aug 2016 110,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front and centre (cat) section deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2015 109,240 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 109,229 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre - Bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 107,728 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 107,728 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 103,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 100,306 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 95,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 90,065 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 78,965 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 78,965 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 74,226 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,211 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 69,077 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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R97 ERP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R97 ERP, 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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R97 ERP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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