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R380 UWA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,787 mi
Last recorded140,787 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 UWA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 140,787 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Exhaust centre mounting broken off but exhaust system still supported

Front and rear brake discs surface pitted

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

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 1 Jun 2011 140,787 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Exhaust centre mounting broken off but exhaust system still supported

Front and rear brake discs surface pitted

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

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 14 May 2010 135,204 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 May 2010 135,204 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 May 2009 130,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 127,841 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 124,324 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 124,324 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 118,490 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Centre and both nearside rear seats missing(unable the check seatbelts correctly)

Front and rear brake discs worn

Movement in drivers seat base(still secure)

Naqil in offside rear tyre(puncture)

Nearside front foglight not working

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear silencer corroded and clamp missing from rear joint(not blowing,still secure)

Starter motor noisy

Superficial damage to both front sill joints

Fail 29 Mar 2006 118,490 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Centre and both nearside rear seats missing(unable the check seatbelts correctly)

Front and rear brake discs worn

Movement in drivers seat base(still secure)

Naqil in offside rear tyre(puncture)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front foglight not working

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear silencer corroded and clamp missing from rear joint(not blowing,still secure)

Starter motor noisy

Superficial damage to both front sill joints

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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R380 UWA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R380 UWA, 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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R380 UWA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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