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R524 UJB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

176,401 mi
Last recorded176,401 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 UJB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 176,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 176,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 23 Mar 2012 166,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Only retested by C.HARDING original test done by M.HULTON-HARROP.

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust midle box and flexible pipe in poor condition

offside rear arch has corrosion

trailer fog lamp not working

trailer indicator lights not working

trailer stop lamps not working

Fail 17 Mar 2012 165,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust midle box and flexible pipe in poor condition

offside rear arch has corrosion

trailer fog lamp not working

trailer indicator lights not working

trailer stop lamps not working

Pass 22 Mar 2011 155,277 miles

Both sills have slight rust.

Both steering rack boots deteriorating.

Chips in windscreen.

Exhaust system rusty.

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 154,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Both sills getting rusty.

Both steering rack boots cracked and deteriorated.

Chips in windscreen.

Exhaust system in rusty and poor condition.

Front brake disc,s in poor condition.

Front brake pads worn low.

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough.

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in.

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 145,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers door mirror cracked

exhaust centre silencer corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner & outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2010 145,460 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 142,376 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting vision

Fail 10 Jul 2009 142,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust system corroded

offside door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting vision

Fail 7 Jul 2008 132,031 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside door mirror damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 7 Jul 2008 132,031 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,312 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 102,312 miles

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

Center and rear of exhaust is rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside lower swivel joint gaiter is split.

Oil loss at engine area.

Rear discs appear worn.

Rub mark at windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2006 73,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 73,012 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

spare tyre flat.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 72,253 miles

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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R524 UJB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R524 UJB, 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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R524 UJB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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