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R509 MGM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

102,744 mi
Last recorded102,744 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 MGM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 102,744 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake hoses perishing

front lower arm bushes worn

Fail 23 Mar 2017

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,505 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rusty

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

front discs and pads low

n/s/f wishbone bush worn

no rear seats fitted

rear number plate poor

Fail 12 Feb 2016 101,505 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rusty

Front anti roll bar bushes worn

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

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

front discs and pads low

n/s/f wishbone bush worn

no rear seats fitted

rear number plate poor

Pass 13 Feb 2015 100,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear seats fitted wrong way round

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2015 100,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear seats fitted wrong way round

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,263 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,395 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Engine sump corroded and leaking

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 98,390 miles

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

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

Both number plates deteriorating

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Engine sump corroded and leaking

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 95,834 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

front brake pads look low

front number plate cracked and delaminated

movement in both front top mountings

movement in left hand front anti-roll bar "D" bush

rear number plate starting to delaminate

right hand front tyre treads perished

wear in right hand rear anti-roll bar "D" bush

Fail 24 May 2011 95,821 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear indicators slightly white

front brake pads look low

front number plate cracked and delaminated

movement in both front top mountings

rear number plate starting to delaminate

wear in right hand rear anti-roll bar "D" bush

right hand front tyre is badly edged off on inside and a cut but not showing cords

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,370 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 93,370 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear number plate faded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 88,550 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 88,540 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corrosion on rear section of exhaust

Right rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,864 miles

Corrosion on both silencers

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads appear to be getting down

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear tyre treads perishing badly

Slight perishing of front brake hoses

Pass 5 Jun 2007 79,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 79,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 74,135 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 74,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R509 MGM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R509 MGM, 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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R509 MGM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 November 1997.

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