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OIL 2845

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,606 mi
Last recorded152,606 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2845
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 152,606 miles

air box insecure

all indicators going white

both front flexi's perishing

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to offside rear metal brake pipe

gas cap missing

nail in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate lifting

slight play in nearside front link bar

Pass 2 Nov 2005 150,430 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 150,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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OIL 2845 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OIL 2845, 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 OIL 2845 registered?

OIL 2845 is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is OIL 2845 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 2845 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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