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R408 FUM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 FUM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 131,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 118,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2008 118,564 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,738 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 108,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brakes out of balance

Pass 4 Jan 2007 108,414 miles

front brakes out of balance

Pass 31 Oct 2005 96,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R408 FUM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R408 FUM, 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 R408 FUM registered?

R408 FUM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R408 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 FUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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