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R54 MPR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,199 mi
Last recorded180,199 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 MPR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 180,199 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 180,199 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 174,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 18 Jul 2011 174,101 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 21 Jul 2010 165,740 miles

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 165,740 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 152,963 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 152,963 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 137,716 miles

n/s/r tyre soon out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2007 122,980 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 122,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

water in off side rear lens

Fail 10 Aug 2006 110,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 110,489 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 95,780 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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R54 MPR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc 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 R54 MPR, 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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R54 MPR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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