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R584 GDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,271 mi
Last recorded190,271 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 GDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 190,271 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 178,742 miles

front brake flexi hoses perishing

nearside front brake disc scored

rear shock dust covers corroded

slight play in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 2 Jul 2009 164,723 miles

o/s doors damaged

o/s/f seat belt damaged

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 1 Jul 2009 164,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s doors damaged

o/s/f seat belt damaged

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 149,742 miles

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 7 Jul 2008 149,726 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 138,270 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 138,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plates damaged

pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 128,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 122,315 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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R584 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R584 GDA, 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 R584 GDA registered?

R584 GDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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