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R209 YBA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,707 mi
Last recorded159,707 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 YBA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 159,707 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general surface rust underneath vehicle.

road wheels rusty.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 159,707 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

general surface rust underneath vehicle.

road wheels rusty.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 149,827 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 140,998 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 140,998 miles

Centre Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 130,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly damaged

steering feels slightly notchy when cold, check power steering belt tension

Pass 18 Aug 2008 121,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 121,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 112,593 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 112,593 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 107,023 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 107,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion showing on brake pipes

front & rear brake pads seem low req wheels off to check properly

reversing light o/s/inop

slight corrosion on exhaust & rear clamp missing

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play n/s/f link arm

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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R209 YBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R209 YBA, 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 R209 YBA registered?

R209 YBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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