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R417 TLT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,350 mi
Last recorded168,350 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 TLT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 168,350 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 168,118 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,170 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 143,164 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 142,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 135,838 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 135,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

w/screen has multi chips

Fail 28 Sep 2012 131,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 131,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 127,558 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s doormirror damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2011 127,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s doormirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 95,202 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 84,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 84,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 75,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,345 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 57,749 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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R417 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R417 TLT, 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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R417 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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