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R948 UYA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,866 mi
Last recorded178,866 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 UYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 178,866 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

catalytic converter rattling.

centre exhaust box deteriorated.

left hand horn push button not working.

o/s/f. steering rack gaitor starting to deteriorate

o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall starting to show signs of bulging.

rear exhaust box clamp missing.

righthand horn push button incomplete.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 170,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2013 170,251 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 166,907 miles

both front shock absorbers worn

n/s/f inner track rod worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

various metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 May 2012 166,890 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front shock absorbers worn

n/s/f inner track rod worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

various metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2012 165,989 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 152,819 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR OF REAR SEATS MISSING NOT ABLE TO TEST SEAT BELTS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2011 152,819 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS ON

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR OF REAR SEATS MISSING NOT ABLE TO TEST SEAT BELTS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 135,794 miles

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

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

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

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ARM

REAR OF REAR SEATS MISSING SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

Fail 12 May 2010 135,792 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK ARM

REAR OF REAR SEATS MISSING SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 1 Jun 2009 119,100 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 104,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on,on dash

o/s/r tyre low on edges

rear seats removed

Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 72,716 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)

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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R948 UYA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R948 UYA, 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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R948 UYA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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