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R880 DDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,355 mi
Last recorded61,355 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 DDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,355 miles

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

nearside front inner cv split

Fail 6 Apr 2011 61,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front inner cv split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,447 miles

Air bag worning lamp on

damage to n/s and o/s front sill's

damage to o/s rear wheel arch

heavy damage to n/s front wing

play in o/s top suspension mounting near limit

Fail 18 Jun 2010 60,435 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Air bag worning lamp on

damage to n/s and o/s front sill's

damage to o/s rear wheel arch

heavy damage to n/s front wing

play in o/s top suspension mounting near limit

Pass 13 Jun 2009 58,054 miles

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

front exhaust mounting por corrosion

n/s/r 1 out off 2 side light inop

rear reg plate poor

Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,481 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre slight cut

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,481 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre slight cut

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,233 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 55,233 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,770 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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R880 DDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R880 DDA, 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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R880 DDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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