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R473 MDD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,533 mi
Last recorded169,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 MDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 169,533 miles

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

engine coolant warning light on

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats missing

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2008 169,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine coolant warning light on

nearside door mirror cover missing

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to seats missing

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2007 166,295 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 166,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/f arb link rod dust boot split

rear flexis in poor condition

stone chips in screen

Pass 6 Apr 2006 156,170 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 156,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R473 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R473 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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R473 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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