MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due water leak (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
both top mounts creak
corrosion to front and rear suspension components
exhaust coroding
slight play o/s steering arm
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to front and rear suspension componenets
engine covers and undertrays fitted
slight play o/s steering arm
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to front and rear suspension componenets
engine covers and undertrays fitted
slight play o/s steering arm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres worn low on edges
slight play o/s steering rack
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play o/s steering arm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play o/s steering arm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front top mounts creak
noise engine area
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front top mounts creak
slight leak bottom of radiator
slight play o/s steering arm
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front top mounts creak
front brakes binding slightly
slight leak bottom of radiator
slight play o/s steering arm
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both wiper blades splitting
front brake discs corroding
both wiper blades splitting
rear a/r/bar bushes worn
slight crack o/s headlamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front top suspension mountings creaking
o/s inner cv boot split
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s inner cv boot split
slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox
slight play steering rack
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f top mounting creaking slightly
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
slight creaking from both top sspension mountings
slight oil leaks engine
slight play steering rack area o/s
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P181 TWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 P181 TWS, 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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P181 TWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 February 1997.
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