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R787 ADB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,273 mi
Last recorded173,273 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 ADB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2015 173,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes forming rust

Pass 16 Apr 2015 173,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

brake pipes forming rust

Pass 20 Feb 2014 154,798 miles

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

some corrosion evedent of rear exhaust section

Fail 20 Feb 2014 154,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some corrosion evedent of rear exhaust section

Pass 8 Feb 2013 147,555 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside/nearside rear near to shock absorber mountings has slight corrosion

offside/nearside rear shock absorber has slight play at bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2013 147,555 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside/nearside rear near to shock absorber mountings has slight corrosion

offside/nearside rear shock absorber has slight play at bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2012 122,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 120,258 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,731 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 102,631 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 102,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2007 78,833 miles

slight movement in suspension top mounts

Fail 17 Dec 2007 78,833 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in suspension top mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2007 72,013 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 72,013 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 66,969 miles

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

slight play in o/s trackrod end

Pass 6 Jan 2006 66,969 miles

slight play in o/s trackrod end

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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R787 ADB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R787 ADB, 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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R787 ADB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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