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R620 OAO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 OAO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,058 miles

Exhaust centre & rear silencers outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system still adequately supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak From engine ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only near side rear passenger seat fitted ()

Rear Both Shock absorber top covers corroded

Rear Rear exhaust silencer pipe clamp broken through but silencer still secure

Fail 3 Aug 2017 134,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust centre & rear silencers outer skin corroded

Front Exhaust mounting bracket broken off but system still adequately supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak From engine ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Only near side rear passenger seat fitted ()

Rear Both Shock absorber top covers corroded

Rear Rear exhaust silencer pipe clamp broken through but silencer still secure

Pass 9 Aug 2016 128,117 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 128,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,063 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 121,063 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wiperblades deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,300 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Center brake light missing

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Exhaust monnting bracket on front pipe corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 114,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread

Center brake light missing

Exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded

Exhaust monnting bracket on front pipe corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 105,580 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 105,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front side light dim

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,472 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 54,477 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,257 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 36,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,724 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 29,090 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
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R620 OAO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R620 OAO, 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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R620 OAO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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