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R552 YEG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,079 mi
Last recorded141,079 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 141,079 miles

crack to ns windscreen

front number plate

rear box corroded

slight play ns track rod end

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Apr 2010 131,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

deep cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

grease on n/s outer cv gaiter but no apparent holes

o/s/r door and tailgate do not open

Pass 28 Apr 2009 124,785 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 124,777 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate is discoloured

NOTE n/s rearmost seat not fitted

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Uneven wear to O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 117,583 miles

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

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

NOTE:only 1 rear seat fitted when tested

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

grease on n/s outer c.v. gaiter but no apparent holes

rear numberplate breaking up BORDERLINE

Pass 10 May 2007 109,198 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 109,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front numberplate breaking up

rear numberplate breaking up

Pass 2 Jun 2006 101,887 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 101,887 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both number plates discoloured

slight freeplay in top steering column assembly

various small chips on windscreen

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 YEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R552 YEG, 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 YEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R552 YEG safe to buy?

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