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R983 BMB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 BMB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 105,120 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

REAR END OF NEARSIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED AND COVERED WITH FIBRE GLASS

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,553 miles

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

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

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

REAR END OF N/S OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND COVERED IN FIBRE GLASS

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 18 Sep 2007 95,420 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Battery insecure

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

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

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW

O/S HEADLAMP LENS CHIPPED

O/S/F INDICATOR UNIT LOOSE

O/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

REAR END OF N/S OUTER SIDESILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,068 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 87,064 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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R983 BMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R983 BMB, 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 R983 BMB registered?

R983 BMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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