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R210 WPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,041 mi
Last recorded157,041 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 WPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 157,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 143,769 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 133,158 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 125,923 miles

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre close to legal limits

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust rusty

slight suspension rattles and creaking noises

Pass 3 Sep 2007 125,923 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre close to legal limits

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust rusty

slight suspension rattles and creaking noises

Pass 18 Aug 2006 117,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight rattles from front suspension roll bar link arms

Pass 3 Aug 2005 108,331 miles

front disc pads cannot be seen

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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R210 WPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R210 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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R210 WPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R210 WPU safe to buy?

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