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R408 YCL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

234,312 mi
Last recorded234,312 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 YCL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 234,312 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 234,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not checked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise play to both front antiroll bar link ball joints

advise play to both top mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2018 225,131 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 212,924 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 201,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2016 201,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front & rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 188,787 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 180,246 miles

o/s/lower screen damage

Fail 15 Aug 2014 180,222 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/lower screen damage

Pass 27 Aug 2013 173,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 167,562 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 160,108 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 153,430 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 146,443 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 131,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 131,890 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 118,688 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 110,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 106,010 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 105,935 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage offside wing mirror. neaside rear tyre wall cracked and screw in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2006 92,090 miles

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 YCL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YCL, 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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R408 YCL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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