CarVerify

Free Car Check

R596 TLT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,209 mi
Last recorded111,209 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 TLT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,209 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres low on tread

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust corroded at rear joint

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 110,896 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner & outer tread

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust corroded at rear joint

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly lo on inner & outer tread

fuel filer corroded

rear exhaust system corroded at rear joint

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,455 miles

both front tyres slightly low on inner & outer tread

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust system corroded at rear joint

Fail 14 Aug 2014 109,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres slightly low on inner & outer tread

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust system corroded at rear joint

Pass 29 Aug 2013 109,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly low on inner & outer tread

fuel filter corroded

rear exhaust system slightly corroded at rear joint

Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,431 miles

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

both front tyres slightly low on inner & outer tread

fuel filter corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 107,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,549 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 92,547 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,976 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 57,976 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 45,600 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R596 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R596 TLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R596 TLT?

You can check the full history of R596 TLT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R596 TLT registered?

R596 TLT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R596 TLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 TLT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R596 TLT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R596 TLT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.