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R581 DGK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,877 mi
Last recorded114,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 DGK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 114,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 May 2009 111,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 108,284 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 108,269 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 101,021 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside drop link has worn lower ball joint, borderline pass

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 101,021 miles

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

Nearside drop link has worn lower ball joint, borderline pass

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,824 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Slight play in near side track rod end.

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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R581 DGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R581 DGK, 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 R581 DGK registered?

R581 DGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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