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R580 EEG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,417 mi
Last recorded173,417 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 EEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2011 173,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 173,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2010 168,366 miles

Catalytic converter is corroded and blowing.

Centre exhaust is corroded and blowing.

Front number plate is damaged.

N/S door mirror casing missing.

N/S/F anti roll bar link is worn and has movement.

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

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

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

O/S/F track rod end is worn and has movement in ball joint.

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 168,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Catalytic converter is corroded and blowing.

Centre exhaust is corroded and blowing.

Front number plate is damaged.

N/S door mirror casing missing.

N/S/F anti roll bar link is worn and has movement.

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F track rod end is worn and has movement in ball joint.

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 161,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust silencer outter casing corroded

front number plate damaged

slight play in n/s/f suspension top mount

Fail 2 Mar 2009 161,831 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust silencer outter casing corroded

front number plate damaged

slight play in n/s/f suspension top mount

Pass 29 Feb 2008 154,692 miles

Catalytic converter is pinholed.

Front number plate damaged.

Both front suspension strut top mounts are worn.

Movement in N/S/F anti-roll-bar link.

N/S/F flexible brake hose perished and cracked.

N/S/F subframe slightly damaged.

Noise from drivebelt area.

O/S/F flexible brake hose perished and cracked.

Spare tyre worn out on edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 146,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 139,591 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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R580 EEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R580 EEG, 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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R580 EEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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