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R776 UWL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,766 mi
Last recorded158,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 UWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 158,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 155,220 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Jul 2016 155,155 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 150,562 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 150,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 146,468 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 141,987 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 141,987 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 137,419 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 137,419 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2011 133,119 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly worn & lipped

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2010 128,495 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 128,495 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 122,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 117,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 109,639 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 109,639 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 101,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

The correct tyres for this vehicle should be reinforced tyres

Pass 26 Sep 2006 101,628 miles

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

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

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

The correct tyres for this vehicle should be reinforced tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2005 94,331 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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R776 UWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R776 UWL, 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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R776 UWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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