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R953 TUD

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 TUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 120,669 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 120,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,832 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,481 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 105,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 101,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

osf wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 10 Jul 2009 95,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,234 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)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,801 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge

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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R953 TUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R953 TUD, 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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R953 TUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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