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OAZ 2527

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,683 mi
Last recorded138,683 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 2527
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 138,683 miles

chaasis corroding

front to rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroding

handbrake cables corroding

steering rasck knuckles worn but no play at steering wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2007 135,942 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 135,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres on 2mm wear indicators

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Oct 2006 129,977 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 129,975 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)

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

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

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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OAZ 2527 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OAZ 2527, 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 OAZ 2527 registered?

OAZ 2527 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 2527 safe to buy?

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