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R612 AUM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 AUM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 133,472 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 128,163 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 123,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 121,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/front inner c/v boot insecure.

rear flexi brake hose unions have slight. corrosion

sump corrosion.

Fail 8 Nov 2006 121,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corrosion.

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

n/s and o/s front outer track rod ends slight play.

n/s and o/s front upper suspension top mounts showing fatigue and slight play.

o/s front tyre approaching limits on inner edge.

o/s/front inner c/v boot insecure.

o/s/rear tyre has slight bulge on inner wall.

rear flexi. brake hoses showing corrosion around unions.

rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

sump corrosion.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 114,531 miles

exhaust corrosion.

front brake discs slight corrosion.

steering rack play.

Fail 28 Nov 2005 114,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R612 AUM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc 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 R612 AUM, 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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R612 AUM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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