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R497 WBC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,879 mi
Last recorded135,879 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 WBC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 135,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 129,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 129,819 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 123,051 miles

front brake hoses deteriorated

handbrake cable return spring broken

o/s/f drop link worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 116,582 miles

the front brake hoses are cracked

the o/s/f anti roll bar link is worn

Fail 9 Jul 2009 116,428 miles

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

the front brake hoses are cracked

the o/s/f anti roll bar link is worn

Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,310 miles

both front brake hoses are deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2008 110,230 miles

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

both front brake hoses are deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2007 100,741 miles

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

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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R497 WBC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R497 WBC, 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 R497 WBC registered?

R497 WBC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R497 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 WBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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