MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,945 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play os inner rack joint
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
1ST ROW OF REAR PASSENGERS SEATS HAVE CHILD SEATS INSTALLED AT TIME OF TEST - ADULT BELTS NOT CHECKED
2ND ROW OF REAR PASSENGER SEATS STOWED AT TIME OF TEST
AIRBAG LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES
CENTRE EXHAUST BODY HEATSHIELD DAMAGED AND FOULING SILENCER
CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN NSR - BELT BOT CHECKED
CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN OSR - BELT NOT CHECKED
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NSF WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
OSF SILL DAMAGED
SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING
OSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES
CENTRE EXHAUST BODY HEATSHIELD DAMAGED AND FOULING SILENCER
CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN NSR - BELT BOT CHECKED
CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN OSR - BELT NOT CHECKED
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
NSF WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
OSF SILL DAMAGED
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING
OSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P281 SDX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 P281 SDX, 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 P281 SDX registered?
P281 SDX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 June 1997.
Is P281 SDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P281 SDX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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