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R499 HEW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,869 mi
Last recorded166,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 HEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 166,869 miles

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

air bag light on

exhaust heavly corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r indicator turning white

o/s/f wheel slight play

rear brake pads getting down

rear n plate seperating

under trays fitted

windsreen chipped

Fail 19 Jan 2011 166,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust heavly corroded

front discs worn

n/s/r indicator turning white

o/s/f wheel slight play

rear brake pads getting down

rear n plate seperating

under trays fitted

windsreen chipped

Pass 19 Jan 2010 158,582 miles

air bag light on

exhaust heavly corroded

front +rear brake discs worn

n/s/r indicator turning white

rear discs corroded

rear n plate starting to seperate

rear pads on limit

slight play in stearing

under trays vfitted

wipers poor

Fail 18 Jan 2010 158,582 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag light on

exhaust heavly corroded

front +rear brake discs worn

n/s/r indicator turning white

o/s/f tyre worn on edges on limit

rear discs corroded

rear n plate starting to seperate

rear pads on limit

slight play in stearing

under trays vfitted

wipers poor

Pass 10 Oct 2008 147,207 miles

air bag light on

child seats fitted

cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

front and rear tyres starting to get low on edges

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2008 147,207 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on

child seats fitted

cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre

front and rear tyres starting to get low on edges

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2007 137,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 127,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 121,136 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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R499 HEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc 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 R499 HEW, 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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R499 HEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R499 HEW 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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