MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise emmisions test only just passed
advise front discs worn and corroded
advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm
advise noise from engine
advise o/s/f antirollbar link gator split
advise wipers poor
strong advise handbrake effort low o/s/r
strong advise n/s/f flexi perished
strong advise n/s/r door hinge pin worn
strong advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to the limit and has a nail in it
strong advise o/s/f floor corroded not within a prrescribed area
strong advise rear suspension/shocks and metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise emmisions test only just passed
advise front discs worn and corroded
advise n/s/f tyre on 2mm
advise noise from engine
advise o/s/f antirollbar link gator split
advise wipers poor
strong advise handbrake effort low o/s/r
strong advise n/s/f flexi perished
strong advise n/s/r door hinge pin worn
strong advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to the limit and has a nail in it
strong advise o/s/f floor corroded not within a prrescribed area
strong advise rear suspension/shocks and metal brake pipes corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake return spring broke
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake return spring broke
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise centre to front exhaust system rear metal brake pipes front discs and rear suspension incl shocks corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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P238 WUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P238 WUS, 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 P238 WUS registered?
P238 WUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 1997.
Is P238 WUS safe to buy?
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