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R883 DDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,803 mi
Last recorded160,803 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 DDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 160,803 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 155,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 155,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 153,403 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 147,634 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 147,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 139,576 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 130,944 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 126,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 120,811 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 117,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 15 Aug 2008 111,898 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 15 Aug 2007 105,627 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 97,190 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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R883 DDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R883 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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R883 DDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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