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R620 SDB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,205 mi
Last recorded104,205 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 SDB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 104,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 97,649 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 97,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 90,362 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

although the washers to the front work the washer motor is not attached to the washer bottle

Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,499 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 79,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006
Pass 28 Jul 2006 77,831 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 77,831 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 SDB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SDB, 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 R620 SDB registered?

R620 SDB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R620 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 SDB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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