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ALZ 8189

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8189
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 133,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 118,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 108,246 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 97,113 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 86,330 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 75,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 75,210 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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ALZ 8189 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ALZ 8189, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALZ 8189 registered?

ALZ 8189 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 8189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 8189 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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