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R154 WPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,131 mi
Last recorded140,131 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 WPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 140,131 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 138,779 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

belly pan fitted

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre treads cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 138,779 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

belly pan fitted

o/s/front tyre wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre treads cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2008 134,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 126,671 miles

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

all 4 flasher bulbs fadeing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 107,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 88,443 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 WPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WPU, 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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R154 WPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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