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A6 WSN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,150 mi
Last recorded107,150 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WSN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,603 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/f sill's

n/s/r tyre heavy perishing and cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,297 miles

Both fronbt hubcaps are missing

Child seat fitted to O/S centre

Engine noisey

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 93,297 miles

Both fronbt hubcaps are missing

Child seat fitted to O/S centre

Engine noisey

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 85,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded/poor condtion

nearside rear seat not fitted at time of test seat belt not checked

Fail 31 May 2007 85,326 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner 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) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded/poor condtion

nearside rear seat not fitted at ttime of test seat belt not checked

Pass 19 Jun 2006 78,130 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condtion

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test [seat belt not checked]

Pass 11 Jun 2005 68,012 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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A6 WSN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A6 WSN, 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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A6 WSN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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