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R798 ABP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,859 mi
Last recorded140,859 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 ABP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 140,859 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,025 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

rear subframe has slight rust

Pass 30 Jul 2013 116,662 miles

Advise front nearside streeing arm .

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 107,519 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 99,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 96,377 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 91,187 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 91,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust pipe to rear silencer is very rusty.

Front brake discs are fairly worn.

Handbrake return spring (central underside) is broken.

Red brake warning light on instrument panel is staying on.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,992 miles

All four indicators are fairly pale in colour.

Battery is insecure.

Engine coolant leaking at stat area.

Handbrake cable return spring broken at 'Y' piece under floor.

Nearside front sidelight is a bit dim.

Nearside front tyre is very worn on shoulders.

Offside front tyre is worn to limit on inner shoulder.

Rear number plate doesn't appear to be reflective - possibly illegal.

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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R798 ABP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R798 ABP, 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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R798 ABP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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