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R734 OUG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,062 mi
Last recorded188,062 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 OUG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 188,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all areas underside vehicle extensive top rust

both rear tyres wearing low at edges

catalyst unit noisey and rattling [emmissions etc tested ok]

engine cam gears worn and noisey/rattling

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 12 Aug 2009 187,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 181,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate poor and stained and faded [lettering ok and legible]

Pass 14 Jul 2007 169,166 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 151,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belts not tested because rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2006 151,679 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear seat belt not tested because rear seat were not fitted at time of test

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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R734 OUG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R734 OUG, 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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R734 OUG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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