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R637 YEG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,241 mi
Last recorded158,241 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 YEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 158,241 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Underbody corroded in all areas including prescribed areas

Pass 3 Aug 2012 152,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 145,008 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 145,008 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 135,988 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 127,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 115,978 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 105,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 92,981 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 81,569 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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R637 YEG 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 90%.

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 R637 YEG, 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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What year was R637 YEG registered?

R637 YEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R637 YEG safe to buy?

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