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R517 UOA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,355 mi
Last recorded135,355 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 UOA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 135,355 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 125,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 114,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 110,173 miles

Exhaust corroding

Near side cv boot pin holed

Wear front disc

Fail 5 Apr 2006 101,094 miles

All four indicators starting to show white light

Damage to rear bumper

Imbalance in rear service brakes near legal limit 23%

Lift in both front strut top mounts

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer shoulder

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on outer shoulder

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wiperblade unservicable

Washer jets in need of adjustment

Wear in anti-roll bar nearside link

Pass 5 Apr 2006 101,094 miles

All four indicators starting to show white light

Damage to rear bumper

Imbalance in rear service brakes near legal limit 23%

Lift in both front strut top mounts

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer shoulder

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on outer shoulder

Rear wiperblade unservicable

Washer jets in need of adjustment

Wear in anti-roll bar nearside link

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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R517 UOA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R517 UOA, 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 R517 UOA registered?

R517 UOA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R517 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 UOA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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