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R958 WOL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 WOL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 144,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 137,372 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats missing not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Aug 2009 129,093 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 122,523 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 122,523 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 110,851 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 110,851 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 100,451 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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R958 WOL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R958 WOL, 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 R958 WOL registered?

R958 WOL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R958 WOL safe to buy?

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