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R254 LDD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,211 mi
Last recorded128,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 LDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 128,211 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

air bag light is on

nearside wiper blade is split

Fail 27 Jun 2011 128,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

air bag light is on

nearside wiper blade is split

Pass 26 Jul 2010 124,751 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 124,746 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

O/S/Rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2009 118,558 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 118,558 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 106,696 miles

airbag light on

Fail 29 Aug 2008 106,696 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 24 Oct 2007 99,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 99,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lambda value up/ down idle

Pass 16 Nov 2005 82,906 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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R254 LDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol 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 R254 LDD, 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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R254 LDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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