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R687 VPU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,372 mi
Last recorded46,372 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 VPU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 46,372 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,372 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake lamp switch incorrectly adjusted

front and rear exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,154 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

brake lamp switch adjustment incorrect

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,237 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

brake lamp switch adjustment incorrect

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2013 43,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

brake lamp switch adjustment incorrect

nearside front abs ring broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

brake lamp switch adjustment incorrect

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2012 42,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

brake lamp switch adjustment incorrect

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,095 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake lamp switch faulty

Pass 14 Aug 2010 35,434 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 35,434 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,251 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,551 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,863 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,473 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 21,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 21,733 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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R687 VPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R687 VPU, 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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R687 VPU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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