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R882 FHU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,785 mi
Last recorded172,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 FHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 172,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre + rear boxes deteriorated

offside headlight glass holed and condensation in headlight beam pattern slightly diffused

Fail 13 Jan 2014 172,776 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre + rear boxes deteriorated

offside headlight glass holed and condensation in headlight beam pattern slightly diffused

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Feb 2013 164,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Off side headlamp produces poor beam image due to condensation build up in headlamp unit

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 164,722 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

Off side headlamp produces poor beam image due to condensation build up in headlamp unit

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 159,958 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Stone chip to off side front headlamp. Some condensation in headlamp producing poor beam image.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 159,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Air bag warning lamp on

Exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

Stone chip to off side front headlamp. Some condensation in headlamp producing poor beam image.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 154,810 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on outer egdes

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

front brake discs worn and corroding slightly

front brake pads worn low

nearside front indicator lamp misted up

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split and leaking

offside headlamp is chipped with a small hole

Pass 3 Feb 2010 150,771 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner c/v gaitor split

rear number starting to delaminate

windscreen has a 10mm repaired chip in zone a

Fail 3 Feb 2010 150,771 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner c/v gaitor split

rear number starting to delaminate

windscreen has a 10mm repaired chip in zone a

Pass 30 Jan 2009 143,408 miles

All four indecator bulbs faded

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Some delamination rear number plate

Stone chip to off side head lamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 143,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All four indecator bulbs faded

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side rear shock absorber dust cover broken

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Some delamination rear number plate

Stone chip to off side head lamp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 137,815 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 131,499 miles

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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2007 131,494 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 126,355 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 126,355 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip in windscreen

front discs worn

front numberplate in poor condition

front pads low

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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R882 FHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R882 FHU, 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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R882 FHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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