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R57 AMB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,049 mi
Last recorded157,049 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 AMB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 157,049 miles

both near side tyres worn very low on edge

oil leak border line

Pass 28 Dec 2023 155,487 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 155,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 155,479 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe above heat shield (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 154,100 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,187 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 152,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 150,696 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear seats missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a and zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in under wax

Fail 15 Oct 2020 150,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seats missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone a and zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in under wax

Pass 10 Oct 2019 149,494 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 147,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn

Pass 13 Oct 2017 146,102 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 144,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 143,047 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,409 miles

front screen cracked os lower

Fail 30 Sep 2014 141,409 miles

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

front screen cracked os lower

Pass 1 Oct 2013 139,204 miles

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

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

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

os of windscreen cracked below wiper sweep

osr tyre perrished

Pass 13 Apr 2012 136,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 136,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 134,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 130,328 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 125,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 125,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 119,945 miles

disc pads wearing low front and rear

exhaust slight deterioration

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 2 Apr 2007 113,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

brake disc pads not visible

exhaust system slight deterioration

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2006 108,742 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust very rusty in places

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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R57 AMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R57 AMB, 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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R57 AMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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