MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
spare wheel loose but secure
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
boot space loaded
both front chassies corroded
both front outter sills damaged
engine oil leaks
exhaust system in poor condition
lift in both front top strut mounts
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outter edge
nearside metal brake pipe corrode recomend attension
offside rear tyre perished
rear coil springs starting to corrode
under trays fitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent cent rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent nsr
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent osr
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both side rear flexy furrells starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent cent rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent nsr
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cent osr
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
both side rear flexy furrells starting to corrode
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J5 FDJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J5 FDJ, 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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J5 FDJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 1997.
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