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R552 ULT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 ULT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2007 135,699 miles

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

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

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

both steering rack gaiters starting to perish

damage to both outer sills

nearside front anti-roll bar link arm top joint boot split

nearside front indicator bulb fadinr to white

slight exhaust blow from front flexi-pipe

some imbalance on front brakes

some play in nearside front anti-roll bar link arm joints

Pass 11 Jan 2006 125,779 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

exhaust system corroded

nearside front inner cv boot split

some imbalance front brakes

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 ULT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULT, 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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What year was R552 ULT registered?

R552 ULT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R552 ULT safe to buy?

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