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R594 GRG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,048 mi
Last recorded149,048 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 GRG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 149,048 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 136,752 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

offside rear flex brake pipe slight twist.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 136,617 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

all steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

offside rear flex brake pipe slight twist.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

oil level low.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 126,072 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 126,072 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 126,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

missfire on engine when under load

Pass 11 Mar 2008 103,914 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 97,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 90,652 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 90,418 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R594 GRG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 R594 GRG, 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 R594 GRG registered?

R594 GRG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 1997.

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