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R984 FUS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

306,727 mi
Last recorded306,727 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 FUS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 306,727 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 306,725 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 302,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 302,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 297,296 miles

front drop link ball joints slightly worn

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside door mirror slightly loose

rear brake discs scored and pitted slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Jan 2008 297,296 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front drop link ball joints slightly worn

no rear seats fitted at time of test

offside door mirror slightly loose

rear brake discs scored and pitted slightly

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 290,394 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 290,394 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2006 282,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 282,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R984 FUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R984 FUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R984 FUS registered?

R984 FUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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