MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
All 4 tyres worn
Front sub-frame rusty
Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty
Rear brake pads worn
Rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
All 4 tyres worn
Front sub-frame rusty
Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty
Rear brake pads worn
Rear exhaust box rusty
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle ( OS Weaker) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OS and NS (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Small chip in windscreen, NS. Zero Smoke.
Far rear seats not in use unable to fully inspect seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Far rear seats not in use unable to fully inspect seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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L88 ALP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2009 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 99,307 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 L88 ALP, 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 17 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L88 ALP is a 2009 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 March 2009.
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