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R154 HDG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,828 mi
Last recorded61,828 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 HDG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,828 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,548 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,108 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 38,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,349 miles

exhaust system starting to rust

Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,977 miles

rear silencer gettting very rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2012 22,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

rear silencer gettting very rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2011 22,414 miles

rear silencer getting very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,836 miles

rear silencer getting very rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,534 miles

rear silencer getting very rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2008 19,700 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,917 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 18,917 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Aug 2006 18,192 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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R154 HDG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R154 HDG, 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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What year was R154 HDG registered?

R154 HDG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R154 HDG safe to buy?

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