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R889 DDA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,440 mi
Last recorded115,440 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 DDA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 110,127 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,316 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,100 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 69,858 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,574 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,240 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,325 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,340 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 48,004 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 43,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 39,899 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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R889 DDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R889 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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R889 DDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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