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R241 DPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 DPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 126,303 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Front wipers split at ends

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear wheel arch-rough edges due to corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust silencers corroded

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,830 miles

Centre/Rear exhaust corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 118,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre/Rear exhaust corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 105,154 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 105,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 101,493 miles

Front indicators turning white

Possible puncture n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 14 Dec 2011 101,493 miles

Front indicators turning white

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Possible puncture n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Dec 2010 94,612 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 94,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,124 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 85,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

front brake disc pads almost to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,954 miles

slight play in steering rack arm joints

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,341 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but legal at test

n/s o/s front track rod ends slightly worn not excessive at test suggest change soon

Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but legal at test

n/s o/s front track rod ends slightly worn not excessive at test suggest change soon

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,152 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 58,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear light lens very small pin hole legal at test

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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R241 DPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R241 DPU, 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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R241 DPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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