MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,906 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s Macpherson struts> Condition - have movement at the upper attachment close to limit
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s Macpherson struts> Condition - have movement at the upper attachment close to limit
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated
o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment.
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s sill corroded
o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment
rear metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under clips
foot brake has long travel
metal brake pipes have been covered in gease
o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated
metal brake pipes corroded
n/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment
o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated
steering has movment found on side to side rock of road wheel
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres worn / deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed
exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases
exhaust has part of the system deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed
n/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment
o/s/f door mirror glass damaged
o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres worn / deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear tyres worn / perished
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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P424 VHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 P424 VHU, 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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P424 VHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 1997.
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