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R152 BOT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 BOT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various patches of corrosion along underside of vehicle but still solid structure

Pass 5 Sep 2020 87,955 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside chassis rail corroding

offside body seal corroding

offside chassis rail corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2019 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 86,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 82,772 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 19,480 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 19,480 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,068 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear outer seal rust forming but not weakened at test

Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted o/s middle row seat restricting inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion o/s/f chassie but still solid

Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,549 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust in poor condition

minor damage to offside outer sill

rear box in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2012 62,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust in poor condition

minor damage to offside outer sill

rear box in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,439 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear fog lamp not working

offside numberplate lamp dim but light still visible

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,669 miles

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

offside front and offside rear indecators slightly discoloured

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2009 57,669 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

offside front and offside rear indecators slightly discoloured

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,420 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

offside rear number plate light discoloured

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,420 miles

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

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

offside rear number plate light discoloured

Pass 4 Sep 2007 54,994 miles

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

under shield fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2006 53,445 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,576 miles

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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R152 BOT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R152 BOT, 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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R152 BOT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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