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R510 HGH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,783 mi
Last recorded127,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 HGH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 127,783 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 127,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

no dip stick

Pass 19 Nov 2008 124,629 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 119,169 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen outside A swept area(o/s)of considerable length

Fail 14 May 2008 119,169 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

crack in windscreen outside A swept area(o/s)of considerable length

Fail 20 Nov 2007 113,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 113,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 109,499 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 109,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 108,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 102,864 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 97,768 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 97,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R510 HGH, 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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What year was R510 HGH registered?

R510 HGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R510 HGH safe to buy?

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