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R580 GNL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,776 mi
Last recorded121,776 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 GNL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2010 115,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 109,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 103,434 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 103,434 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,464 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 88,464 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 83,161 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 83,161 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

low effort recorded at o/s/r wheel when parking brake applied

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2005 74,009 miles

Corrosion and wear to front brake pads discs.O/S front tyre tread wearing close to legal limit. Corrosion to o/s sill panel.

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 GNL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNL, 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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What year was R580 GNL registered?

R580 GNL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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