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R146 TDP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,919 mi
Last recorded191,919 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 TDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 191,919 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 191,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 169,444 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 169,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

belly pan fitted

offside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 153,054 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 153,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

belly pan fitted

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

offside number plate light dim

Pass 15 Dec 2008 147,019 miles

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

belly pan fitted

nearside front anti-roll bar upper drop link grease boot split

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2007 138,416 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 138,416 miles

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar link pin bushes worn

heater hose leaking

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside rear brake pipe started to corrode

slight play/wear in front suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Jan 2007 127,908 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plate lights dim

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre tread low 2mm

tested in damp conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2006 114,334 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R146 TDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R146 TDP, 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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R146 TDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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