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R530 NEO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,219 mi
Last recorded170,219 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 NEO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 170,219 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 163,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 163,894 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Horn control missing (1.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 151,697 miles

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

all flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2007 151,697 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jul 2006 140,603 miles

n/s rear tyre below 3mm o/s rear tyre worn on outer edges n/s rear metal brake pipe corroding at suspension arm

Fail 19 Jul 2006 140,603 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre below 3mm o/s rear tyre worn on outer edges n/s rear metal brake pipe corroding at suspension arm

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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R530 NEO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R530 NEO, 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 R530 NEO registered?

R530 NEO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R530 NEO safe to buy?

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