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R389 ONN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,586 mi
Last recorded135,586 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 ONN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 135,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear box tailpipe half missing

windows can not be opened

Pass 9 Dec 2010 108,867 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 108,867 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cat heat shield broken and rattling

rear seats folded down time of test

some lift in both front top mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,292 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,541 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 73,541 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 69,723 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

slight deterioration to front number plate

some deterioration of horn switch

Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,723 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

slight deterioration to front number plate

some deterioration of horn switch

Pass 8 Dec 2006 65,698 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 65,690 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 25 Nov 2005 60,313 miles

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

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

SEAT BELT BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT HAS SLIGHT FRAYING/DAMAGE TO IT. BOTH REAR TYRES ALMOST TO LEGAL LIMIT AND SLIGHTLY OUT OFF SHAPE

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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R389 ONN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R389 ONN, 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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R389 ONN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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