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R62 LDD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,583 mi
Last recorded181,583 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 LDD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 181,583 miles

advanced corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2011 181,502 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advanced corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2010 167,452 miles

advanced corrosion front exhaust

advanced deterioration of front and rear suspension bushes

front tyres 3mm tread depth

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 154,554 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 154,554 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 139,406 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

Pass 31 May 2007 123,163 miles

offside rear door does'nt open.

Pass 24 May 2006 109,920 miles

REAR BRAKE FLEXY FERRULES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION. REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT CORRODED & POOR CONDITION.

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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R62 LDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R62 LDD, 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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R62 LDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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