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R441 DRE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,395 mi
Last recorded189,395 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 DRE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 189,395 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

all tyres worn unevenly

rear anti roll bar poor condition

rear suspension arms rusty

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Oct 2011 189,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres worn unevenly

rear anti roll bar poor condition

rear suspension arms rusty

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Feb 2011 184,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

steering rack inner joints slight wear

Pass 13 Mar 2010 172,761 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 168,022 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 159,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 150,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 144,445 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 144,408 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R441 DRE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R441 DRE, 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 R441 DRE registered?

R441 DRE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R441 DRE safe to buy?

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