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R706 UMS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,312 mi
Last recorded149,312 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 UMS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 149,312 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 149,305 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 140,802 miles

centre rear seatbelt not tested as child seat installed

o.s.r tyre worn

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 May 2009 135,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 127,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 May 2007 116,960 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 116,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering pump belt

power steering pump slightly damp

Pass 21 Feb 2006 105,415 miles

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

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

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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R706 UMS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R706 UMS, 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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R706 UMS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R706 UMS safe to buy?

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