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R282 EAE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,585 mi
Last recorded147,585 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 EAE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 147,585 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

nsr wheel bearing noisey

ofsf wheel bearing noisey

osf tyre worn on outter edge

rear antiroll bar d-mounts deteriorating

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight blow centre exhaust

wiperblades insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2012 147,580 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

nsf tyre worn on outter edge

nsr wheel bearing noisey

ofsf wheel bearing noisey

osf tyre worn on outter edge

rear antiroll bar d-mounts deteriorating

rear exhaust clamp broken

slight blow centre exhaust

wiperblades insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2011 141,457 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from n/s/r bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 141,453 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from n/s/r bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 135,389 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both number plates srtarting to fade

rear rear seats not fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 135,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear rear seats not fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 130,707 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to fade

rear rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 124,962 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Fail 28 Jul 2008 124,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front and rear number plates starting to fade

Pass 23 Jul 2007 116,839 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 116,836 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,022 miles

n/s rear seat not fitted †

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 17 Jul 2006 105,022 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear seat not fitted at time of test

n/s rear tyre perished in tread

o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge

unable to see brake fluid level

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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R282 EAE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R282 EAE, 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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R282 EAE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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