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R653 AKK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,387 mi
Last recorded143,387 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 AKK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 143,387 miles

Centre stop lamp fitted but not wired up.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Small cut in offside rear tyre wall.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 136,523 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Centre exhaust will requirer attention the near future.

Centre stop light not wire up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight wiper mark on windscreen

Fail 5 Sep 2012 136,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Centre exhaust will requirer attention the near future.

Centre stop light not wire up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,409 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 128,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 119,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 111,755 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 111,746 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,350 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 105,349 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 29 Aug 2007 99,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 92,115 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 83,509 miles

both rear brake discs corroding

both sides front (rearmost) wishbone bushes splitting

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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R653 AKK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R653 AKK, 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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R653 AKK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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