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R574 MFR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,671 mi
Last recorded140,671 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 MFR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 137,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,682 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 130,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 119,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 113,558 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 107,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 107,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 92,311 miles

1 horn button missing

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,311 miles

1 horn button missing

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,073 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 76,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 69,113 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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R574 MFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R574 MFR, 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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R574 MFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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