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R393 MDD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,282 mi
Last recorded154,282 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 MDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 154,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 154,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 142,306 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 133,739 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 122,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 108,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 95,495 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 95,495 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

cannot check rear seat belts no seats fitted

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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R393 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R393 MDD, 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 R393 MDD registered?

R393 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R393 MDD safe to buy?

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