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R281 UDP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,506 mi
Last recorded169,506 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 UDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 169,506 miles

Drivers side door mirror damage

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

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Testing in wet conditions

Pass 7 Oct 2010 162,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S wing mirror secured by tape

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

Unable to find brake fluid resevior

Pass 1 Oct 2009 154,031 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F door mirror has been taped together

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 144,273 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/f door mirror held in position by tape

Fail 7 Feb 2008 142,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 140,155 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 140,142 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 130,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

f/n/plate starting to deterioate

Pass 29 Jun 2006 130,054 miles

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

f/n/plate starting to deterioate

Pass 19 May 2005

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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R281 UDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R281 UDP, 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 R281 UDP registered?

R281 UDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R281 UDP safe to buy?

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