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R133 TLR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,975 mi
Last recorded113,975 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 TLR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 113,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/side front antirollbar likage rubber dust cover perished

Fail 2 Nov 2011 113,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/side front antirollbar likage rubber dust cover perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 112,663 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to caliper flexi

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

Slight play in steering rack

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

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

general corosion throughout underbody

Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,926 miles

Condition of offside door mirror

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to caliper flexi

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

General corosion throughout underbody

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

Slight play in steering rack

Wear to rear brake pads

Pass 15 Jul 2009 96,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plales slighty deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2008 90,647 miles

Condition of rear number plate BORDERLINE

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

Play to all rear anti roll bar bushes

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play to both front top strut bushes

Wear to both front & offside rear tyres on edges

Wear to front brake discs

Pass 27 Jul 2007 84,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 157,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 157,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 142,102 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 142,102 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R133 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R133 TLR, 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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R133 TLR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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