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R503 YMB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

328,176 mi
Last recorded328,176 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 YMB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 328,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres low

corrosion at n/s/r wheelarch

front brakke discs rusted/scored

slight exhaust blow

slight play at steering column

Fail 21 Aug 2012 328,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres low

corrosion at n/s/r wheelarch

front brakke discs rusted/scored

slight exhaust blow

slight play at steering column

Pass 26 Aug 2011 299,419 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,087 miles

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

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

REAR FLASHERS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING COLUMN

Pass 7 Sep 2009 235,526 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)

o/s/r flasher lens cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2008 199,411 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

O/S/F LIGHT LENS CRACKKED

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Fail 8 Sep 2008 199,411 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

O/S/F LIGHT LENS CRACKKED

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 164,544 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS S/WORN

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 151,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 145,653 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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R503 YMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R503 YMB, 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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R503 YMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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