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R519 VPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 VPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 99,816 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 96,965 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2009 96,959 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 132,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 130,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 118,785 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2007 118,785 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 94,029 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 93,697 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 87,725 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 87,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

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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R519 VPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R519 VPU, 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 R519 VPU registered?

R519 VPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R519 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 VPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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