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R506 CFB

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,098 mi
Last recorded180,098 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 CFB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 180,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section holed and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone mount bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

exhaust front flex deteriorated

slight play in steering column

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear and no spare fitted to vehicle at time of test

surface corrosion to rear outer sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 11 Oct 2016 179,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep long cut to cords 205/60R15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section holed and leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone mount bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

exhaust front flex deteriorated

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion to rear outer sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 15 Oct 2015 170,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to nsr indicator lens

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

slight corrosion to rear suspension

slight play in steering column

Fail 15 Oct 2015 170,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nsr indicator lens

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

slight corrosion to rear suspension

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Oct 2014 159,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre perished

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 28 Oct 2014 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre perished

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2013 159,060 miles

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers worn

Fail 15 Oct 2013 159,059 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 157,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 156,068 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 156,049 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 155,181 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 153,353 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perrished

Nearside & offside front indicator bulbs faded

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Rear number plate

Pass 2 Oct 2008 151,768 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2007 142,546 miles

rear exhaust box holed and slight leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 126,133 miles

front number plate in poor condition

noise from steering rack

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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R506 CFB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R506 CFB, 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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R506 CFB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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