MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATING FAULT
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyres feathering edges and rears close to limit
all tyres low on pressure
n/s rearmost seat backrest locking mechanism worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
AIR BAG LIGHT INDICATING FAULT
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all tyres feathering edges and rears close to limit
all tyres low on pressure
n/s rearmost seat backrest locking mechanism worn
(on centre seat row) centre and o/s seatbelts have minor frays
ENGINE COOLING FAN NOT WORKING (BRIDGED FOR MOT TEST)
advise n/s washer jet adjusted
advise o/s wiper arm adjusted as blade clips scuttle
corrosion forming on rear brake pipes
h/brake return spring mount has stripped threads
minor bind o/s/r brake
o/s/r rearmost wishbone bush has play and starting to tear
play in both upper strut top mounts, but none found with vehicle on turn plates
play in steering wheel hight adjuster
rear tyres 215/60/15, front tyres 205/65/15
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PLAY IN O/S TIE ROD END
advise n/s washer jet adjust
both upper strut top mounts have play when wheels hang (not on turn plates)
front tyres 205/65/15, rear tyres 215/60/15
kat support hanger heavy corrosion and pin hole
minor bind o/s/r brake
minor frays (on centre row) centre and o/s outer seatbelts
o/s/f rearmost wishbone bush has play and starting to tear
play in hight adjuster on steering wheel
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
air bag warning light stays on indicating a fault in the system
air bag warning lamp staying on
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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P279 NAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P279 NAV, 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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P279 NAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 1997.
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