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R707 FUM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,840 mi
Last recorded89,840 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 FUM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 89,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 89,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 83,333 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 79,115 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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R707 FUM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R707 FUM, 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 R707 FUM registered?

R707 FUM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R707 FUM safe to buy?

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