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R997 BOT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,653 mi
Last recorded129,653 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 BOT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 129,653 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,766 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 123,681 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 117,344 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 114,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 108,608 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 108,578 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 104,180 miles

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

play in n/s rack

Fail 11 Sep 2007 104,178 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2006 98,771 miles

both rears starting to perish

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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R997 BOT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R997 BOT, 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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R997 BOT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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