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R547 UOW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,097 mi
Last recorded166,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 UOW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 166,097 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

o/s wing mirror casing repaired

rear exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust not insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 163,362 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust not insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2014 163,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust clamp snapped but exhaust not insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 159,084 miles

exhaust system in very poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2012 155,075 miles

rear silencer clamp broken

Fail 9 Jul 2012 155,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer clamp broken

Pass 22 Jun 2011 151,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 147,136 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 147,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 141,446 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 141,444 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 134,820 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 128,329 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 128,329 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 119,603 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 119,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 109,730 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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R547 UOW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R547 UOW, 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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R547 UOW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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