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R375 LRU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 LRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 145,466 miles

eng . temp light flashing gauge reads cold

rear brake pads worn down

Fail 27 Apr 2016 145,448 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section to rear silencer clamp rotted and broken (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal on metal against disc (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

exhaust centre section support bracket broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm4mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust front flexi outer mesh seperating away from exhaust

exhaust rear silencer outer casing rotting away

temperature warning light flashing on dash

water in drivers footwell

Pass 20 Apr 2015 138,005 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 20 Apr 2015 138,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Apr 2014 128,699 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,697 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 119,008 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 16 Apr 2013 118,865 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 25 Apr 2012 111,217 miles

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

battery insecure

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 25 Apr 2012 111,217 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 30 Apr 2011 101,323 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 101,188 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,889 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 7 Feb 2008 87,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 7 Feb 2007 76,696 miles

nsr tyre in poor condition and wearing thin

Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,549 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 76,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 72,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,428 miles

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

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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R375 LRU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R375 LRU, 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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R375 LRU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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