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R616 UJH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,886 mi
Last recorded135,886 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 UJH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 135,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 125,282 miles

both rear centre anti roll bar bushes have play

Fail 16 Feb 2011 125,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear centre anti roll bar bushes have play

Pass 18 Feb 2010 114,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hoses badly perrished

hand brake lever faulty

near side rear brake pipe on suspension arm corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in near side steering track rod

Pass 10 Feb 2009 105,599 miles

All four rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

Both front brake flexi-hoses starting to crack.

Cut in l/h front tyre wall.

Engine oil level was below the bottom of the dipstick on presentation.

L/H front foglamp not working.

R/H rear shock absorber and shroud corroded.

Rear brake pipes on both rear suspension swing arms corroded.

Seat belt webbing starting to 'fluff' on edges.

Very slight play in l/h and r/h front suspension/steering.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 98,543 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

slight fraying of offside rear seat belt

slight play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2008 98,543 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight fraying of offside rear seat belt

slight play in all rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,591 miles

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2007 91,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

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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R616 UJH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R616 UJH, 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

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What year was R616 UJH registered?

R616 UJH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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