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R193 SLX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,403 mi
Last recorded266,403 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 SLX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 266,403 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2009 266,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 247,640 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 229,558 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 229,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 213,058 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 213,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007 196,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 175,795 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 175,689 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 172,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 135,843 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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R193 SLX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R193 SLX, 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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R193 SLX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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