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R576 COO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,054 mi
Last recorded198,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 COO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 198,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 197,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 195,144 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom of glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 188,060 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light inop

slight weep from pas rack

Fail 22 Jul 2017 188,055 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner side light inop

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light inop

slight weep from pas rack

Pass 23 Jul 2016 181,415 miles

no rear seats unable to test belts

offside mirror cracked

oil leak

play front top mounts

play rear D bushes

power steering noisy

rear reg deteriorated

suspension arm nearside front bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2015 174,131 miles

Exhaust condition

Oil leak

Steering arms play

Fail 18 Jun 2015 174,051 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition, backbox joining clamp broken

Pass 25 Jun 2014 163,772 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 163,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 151,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 141,155 miles

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

center stop light not working

rear antiroll bar D bushes starting to deteriorate

slight lateral movement steering wheel

Pass 16 Jun 2011 133,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,662 miles

slight currosion to middle box of exhaust.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 112,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 104,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 96,096 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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R576 COO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R576 COO, 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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R576 COO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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