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R183 AAR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,916 mi
Last recorded107,916 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 AAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 107,916 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flexi in poor conditon

Fail 9 Dec 2013 107,913 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2013 100,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

exhaust corroding.

Fail 4 Jan 2013 100,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

exhaust corroding.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 92,243 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED NSR AND NSRR.SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF TOP STRUT MOUNTING.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,579 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 82,039 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 82,039 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in nearside track rod end on limits

Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,787 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 71,985 miles

All brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Noise from cambelt area

Noise from gearbox area

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,985 miles

All brake discs worn

Noise from cambelt area

Noise from gearbox area

Pass 28 Dec 2006 67,290 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 62,027 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 62,027 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R183 AAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R183 AAR, 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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R183 AAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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