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R539 AFU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,926 mi
Last recorded176,926 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 AFU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 176,926 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage balljoint covers split

offside front lower swivel balljoint boot split

slight lift/play in strut top mountings within tolerances of MOT VSI.

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

uneven wear pattern to offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2011 176,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage balljoint covers split

offside front lower swivel balljoint boot split

slight lift/play in strut top mountings within tolerances of MOT VSI.

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

uneven wear pattern to offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 172,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 167,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 158,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front lower swivel boot split

Pass 8 Dec 2008 158,373 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

offside front lower swivel boot split

Fail 3 Dec 2008 158,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear box u clamp broken

rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 3 Dec 2007 151,056 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2006 142,959 miles

as per advise sheet issued at 11.53am on 4/12/06

Fail 4 Dec 2006 142,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cambelt last changed?

exhaust front pipe damaged through grounding

front brake discs worn

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear bushes in both lower front suspension arms worn

rear exhaust section outer in poor condition

rear wiper split

spare wheel loose

steering rack gaitors perished

Pass 5 Dec 2005 128,759 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 2/12/05

Fail 2 Dec 2005 128,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

battery poor fit in clamp

body damage to offside rear wheel arch

bonnet sound proofing poorly fixed to bonnet

centre and rear exhaust getting rusty

damage to both outer centre row seatbelts

exhaust front pipe mesh over flexi part split

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles

nearside front bumper skirt loose

nearside rear lamp damaged

nearside washer jets poorly set

offside front indicater lamp condensated

offside front sill panel lip damaged

rear fog lamp partially obscured

rear row of seats not fitted at time of test

sump pan rusty

wear in nearside front strut top mount

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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R539 AFU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R539 AFU, 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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R539 AFU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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