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R580 MDD

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

182,482 mi
Last recorded182,482 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 MDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 182,482 miles

both fornt metal brake pipes corroedd

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

main metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 177,959 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

front no plate deteriated

main metal brake pipe corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Apr 2015 174,361 miles

both rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edge

play in nearside front drop link

Pass 1 May 2014 171,059 miles

exhaust blow

main metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 167,993 miles

exhaust blow

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion in various places

offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

offside wishbone starting to seperate

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 163,432 miles

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

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

bot rear metal brake pipes corroded

main metal brake pipe corroded

play in both rear anti roll bar busehs

play in offside track rod end

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Apr 2011 158,493 miles

nearside front inner cv gaitor split

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside track rod end

rear no plate deterited

Pass 19 May 2010 152,579 miles

both front flexi brake pipes

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre scufed

offside front wishbone starting to seperate

play in offside track rod end

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 May 2009 145,474 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front indicaot starting to show white light

rear discs worn

rear no plate starting to deteriate

rear seat not fitted time of test

slight exhasut blow

Pass 23 May 2008 136,731 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 May 2007 123,600 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 123,599 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 113,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R580 MDD, 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 MDD registered?

R580 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R580 MDD safe to buy?

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