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R303 UYC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,303 mi
Last recorded122,303 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 UYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seats removed

Pass 30 Mar 2012 115,608 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,604 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light is on

front brake hoses are perished

wiper blade touch each other when operated but still clear thw windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake rub on rear wheels

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to nearside rear wheel arch and door

freeplay in both side front track rod ends

front lower ball joint dust covers split

fuel around fuel filter

headlamp aims, nearside on lower, and offside on upper limits

heavey corrosion on sump

knocking noise from rear

no center seat in centre row fitted at time of test

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight fraying on seatbelts

slight leak from exhaust boxes

Fail 6 Apr 2011 110,442 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

brake rub on rear wheels

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to nearside rear wheel arch and door

freeplay in both side front track rod ends

front lower ball joint dust covers split

fuel around fuel filter

headlamp aims, nearside on lower, and offside on upper limits

heavey corrosion on sump

no center seat in centre row fitted at time of test

slight fraying on seatbelts

slight leak from exhaust boxes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,132 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 106,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in offside front top suspension mount early replacement advised

slight play in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 9 Apr 2009 101,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

accident damage to nearside rear of vechicle

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,785 miles

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

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

accident damage to nearside rear of vechicle

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Apr 2008 98,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 98,791 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

accident damage to n/side rear wing and door

air bag light stays on

both front chassis rails rusty

n/side front lower suspension joint,gator split

offside front brake hose contaminated with grease

Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,874 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 4 Apr 2007 92,790 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

front exhaust to catalytic converter flange bolt missing

Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,811 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

nearside rear auxilliary sidelight not working

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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R303 UYC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R303 UYC, 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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R303 UYC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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