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R168 UOR

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,959 mi
Last recorded102,959 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 UOR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 102,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 99,816 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 99,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 90,051 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 84,698 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

centre section of exhaust corroded

nsf osf brake hoses perished

osf nsf top suspension mounts worn

Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,751 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 3MM

Pass 27 Dec 2007 73,719 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,473 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 63,473 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 57,154 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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R168 UOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R168 UOR, 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 R168 UOR registered?

R168 UOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R168 UOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 UOR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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