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R990 VVX

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,382 mi
Last recorded198,382 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 VVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 198,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside sill corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside sill corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 11 May 2016 196,979 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 196,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 186,420 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 186,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust Knocking on rear subframe and back box corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 176,229 miles

Exhaust knocking on crossmember

Fail 27 May 2014 176,229 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust knocking on crossmember

Pass 24 May 2013 167,922 miles

Centre seat belt buckle has damaged cover that does'nt affect the operation

Rear seat fitted in incorrect position unable to fully check seat belts

Fail 24 May 2013 167,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear shockers weak poor damping affect

Centre seat belt buckle has damaged cover that does'nt affect the operation

Rear seat fitted in incorrect position unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 1 Jun 2012 159,203 miles

Centre seat bulkle cover missing but does not effect the operation

Exhaust tail pipe corroded but not blowing

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 159,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre seat bulkle cover missing but does not effect the operation

Exhaust tail pipe corroded but not blowing

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 150,171 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 150,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 137,879 miles

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Fail 11 May 2010 137,663 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Jun 2009 134,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 14 Jun 2007 111,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2006 100,791 miles

Centre rear seat not fitted

Both front and nearside rear tyres fitted are not of reinforced sidewall type

Very slight cracking and perish on both sides front flexible brake hoses

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R990 VVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R990 VVX, 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 R990 VVX registered?

R990 VVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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