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R288 XUD

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,319 mi
Last recorded183,319 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 XUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 183,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 180,751 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 180,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 177,822 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 177,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 176,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SURFACE CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES , SMELL OF DIESEL IN ENGINE BAY , CORROSION ON CENTRE EX BOX , N/S/R INNER A/R/B BUSH WORN .

Pass 12 Nov 2010 176,236 miles

SURFACE CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES , SMELL OF DIESEL IN ENGINE BAY , CORROSION ON CENTRE EX BOX , N/S/R INNER A/R/B BUSH WORN .

Fail 13 Nov 2009 174,923 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S LOWER BALL JOINT AND BOOT SPLIT

Pass 13 Nov 2009 174,923 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S LOWER BALL JOINT AND BOOT SPLIT

Pass 30 Oct 2008 170,400 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 170,400 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 29 Oct 2007 165,704 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SHOCK MTG

Pass 15 Nov 2006 162,023 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TOP SHOCK MTG'S AND INNER ANTI ROLL BAR MTG BUSHES

Fail 15 Nov 2006 162,023 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 154,324 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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R288 XUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R288 XUD, 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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R288 XUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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