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R352 TKU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,457 mi
Last recorded114,457 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 TKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 114,457 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front macpherson strut have play (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,480 miles

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

vehicle has damage all round bodywork

Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,892 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,612 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 93,611 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 93,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 91,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,489 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 88,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 84,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 80,780 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 76,470 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 67,505 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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R352 TKU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R352 TKU, 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 R352 TKU registered?

R352 TKU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R352 TKU safe to buy?

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