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R56 DUF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,174 mi
Last recorded142,174 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 DUF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 142,174 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 142,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 128,345 miles

exhaust system is corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2006 115,228 miles

brake flexi hoses cracking

spare tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2005 105,575 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 105,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear bumbper missing. o/s/ door mirror case b roken. engine oil leak.

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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R56 DUF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R56 DUF, 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 R56 DUF registered?

R56 DUF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R56 DUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 DUF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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