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R570 WHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,286 mi
Last recorded121,286 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 WHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 121,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inside shoulder

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 114,480 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inside shoulder

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,681 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,960 miles

child seat fitted to centre rear seat unable to check seat belt operation

Pass 20 Sep 2007 74,531 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,202 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 66,830 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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R570 WHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R570 WHK, 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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R570 WHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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