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R510 HBM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,585 mi
Last recorded32,585 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 HBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 32,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads 80% or more worn

N.s door mirror glass damaged

N.s wiper blade insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tread low on outer edge of n.s.f tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jul 2019 32,563 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Will not return (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads 80% or more worn

N.s door mirror glass damaged

N.s wiper blade insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tread low on outer edge of n.s.f tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2018 28,834 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,551 miles

N/S/F N/S/R O/S/R TYRES SIDE WALL PERISHED

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,090 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 23,604 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 22,056 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 22,090 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 22,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seats folded down and the middle seat on the middle row of seats is folded down so am unable to check the seat belts

n/s/r tyre perishin

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,070 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,757 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 19,003 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 18,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

near side rear light lens craked

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,236 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side rear light lens craked

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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R510 HBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R510 HBM, 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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R510 HBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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