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R138 PAB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,361 mi
Last recorded137,361 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 PAB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 137,361 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 135,150 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 135,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside rear shoker sheild corroded

offside rear tyre wall scrubbed

Fail 18 Dec 2008 135,035 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear shocker sheild corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 133,511 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear tyre showing sighns of being run low presure

Fail 13 Nov 2007 133,511 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre showing sighns of being run low presure

Fail 5 Sep 2006 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bracket bropken on rear exhaust silencer

small hole in catalyst

Pass 5 Sep 2006 121,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bracket bropken on rear exhaust silencer

small hole in catalyst

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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R138 PAB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R138 PAB, 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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R138 PAB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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