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R150 CDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,633 mi
Last recorded120,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 CDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 120,633 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

Front brake discs and pads approx 1,000 miles left.

Nearside rear tyre low on outside edge.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 120,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres low on edges.

Front brake discs and pads approx 1,000 miles left.

Nearside rear tyre low on outside edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 109,843 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 109,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,660 miles

Both front tyres low on edges.

Crack in offside mirror glass.

Play in steering column.

Rear silencer corroded.

Wiper blades poor.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 99,660 miles

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

Both front tyres low on edges.

Crack in offside mirror glass.

Play in steering column.

Rear silencer corroded.

Wiper blades poor.

Fail 18 Jun 2009 99,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to body work

damage to o/s/f sill

fuel pipes insecure underside of vehicle

n/s/f sun vissor clip missing.. but still secure

this vehicle has been tested as presented..CHILD SEATS FITTED TO n/s/r rear & o/s/r...ALSO centre centre & centre n/s seats folded down so a full and propper inspection of the seat belts could not be carried out.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,552 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 87,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 83,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,943 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 74,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,329 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R150 CDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R150 CDA, 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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R150 CDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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