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R590 MAU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,156 mi
Last recorded121,156 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 MAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 121,156 miles

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

OSR parking brake is low in effort

Fail 2 Mar 2011 121,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

OSR parking brake is low in effort

Pass 2 Mar 2010 114,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 112,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 112,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 109,803 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 103,850 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 103,850 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 96,780 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 96,780 miles

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

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

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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R590 MAU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R590 MAU, 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 R590 MAU registered?

R590 MAU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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