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R552 RWL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,657 mi
Last recorded105,657 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 RWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 105,657 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front floors rusty

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 103,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,272 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,756 miles

air bag warning lamp on

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 1 Oct 2011 99,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 94,805 miles

1,Exhaust downpipe bracket broken mounting under steering rack.

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 90,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 90,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,392 miles

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 25 Jul 2007 73,574 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 73,574 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,664 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 63,420 miles

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

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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R552 RWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc 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 R552 RWL, 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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R552 RWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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