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R947 EUG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,031 mi
Last recorded175,031 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 EUG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 175,031 miles

Exhaust had extensive Welding Carried Out

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Discs Have Surface Rust

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/R Upper Shocker Cover Rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 166,117 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 155,645 miles

advise nearside front dipped beam headlight bulb requires attention at time of test

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edges at time of test ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern )

advise play detected in nearside front track rod-end at time of test ( owner advised to replace shortly )

advise slight deteriation to centre exhaust support bracket at time of test

advise slight wear to inner face of nearside rear brake disc at time of test

advise slight wear to outer face of offside rear brake disc at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2007 129,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 109,244 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 109,054 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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R947 EUG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R947 EUG, 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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What year was R947 EUG registered?

R947 EUG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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