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R536 LFA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,619 mi
Last recorded103,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 LFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 103,619 miles

Front tyres inner edges wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,324 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,566 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 82,201 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,201 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,697 miles

brake pedal soft but new pads fitted brakes ok at time of test

centre exhaust bracket for heat shield corroded off but heat sheild still sercure

front number plate minor crack

front tyres feathered

rear seats not fitted tested as presented

surface corrosion to metal brake pads

Fail 7 Sep 2010 69,802 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN SIDE WALL

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,802 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN SIDE WALL

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 61,480 miles

minor damage to sill lips

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

tested as presented only 3 seat s able to check plus drivers

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Sep 2008 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

minor damage to sill lips

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

tested as presented only 3 seat s able to check plus drivers

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,179 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,018 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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R536 LFA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R536 LFA, 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 R536 LFA registered?

R536 LFA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R536 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 LFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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