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R544 GBM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,013 mi
Last recorded191,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 GBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 191,013 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 191,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 174,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 174,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 158,600 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 158,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 143,464 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front+rear brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Feb 2009 127,708 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2009 127,708 miles

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

Fail 19 Feb 2008 113,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 113,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,493 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 96,360 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 79,200 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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R544 GBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R544 GBM, 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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R544 GBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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