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R783 UOR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,524 mi
Last recorded143,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 UOR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 143,524 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inds faded

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

exh & mounts deteriorating & slight leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

o/s brake caliper park brake lever not fully returning

o/s/r brake pipes corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

rear washer n/w & wiper poor

reverse lights n/w

Fail 28 Jun 2013 143,399 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front inds faded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

exh & mounts deteriorating & slight leak

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

o/s/r brake pipes corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

rear washer n/w & wiper poor

reverse lights n/w

Pass 20 Jun 2012 133,976 miles

Centre row, centre seat not fitted at time of test

Slight leak from front flexible exhaust pipe. mounts adrift from 1st and 2nd silencers, system supported. Centre and rear silencers corroded, clamp missing from rear silencer.

Wiper blades poor

Fail 20 Jun 2012 133,976 miles

Centre row, centre seat not fitted at time of test

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

Slight leak from front flexible exhaust pipe. mounts adrift from 1st and 2nd silencers, system supported. Centre and rear silencers corroded, clamp missing from rear silencer.

Wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Jun 2011 126,666 miles

Centre row centre seat not fitted at time of test

Exhaust system in poor condition, centre mount broken, rear silencer clamp missing but secure

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)

Two child seats fitted, unable to inspect adult belt fully

Pass 23 Jun 2010 121,891 miles

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)

difficult to inspect underbonnet brake components without dismantling

exhaust system deteriorating,mounts poor condition

rear wiper poor operation

various vehicle damage

Fail 23 Jun 2010 121,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

difficult to inspect underbonnet brake components without dismantling

exhaust system deteriorating,mounts poor condition

rear wiper poor operation

various vehicle damage

Pass 25 Jun 2009 116,252 miles

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

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

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

aux drive belts noisy

front brake discs worn close to limits

rear wiper poor

temp gauge n/w

Pass 17 Jun 2008 110,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 105,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 99,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 93,420 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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R783 UOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R783 UOR, 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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R783 UOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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