MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls perished
o/s number plate light comes on when tapped
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls perished
o/s number plate light comes on when tapped
n/s/r tyre wall perished
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
n/s/r tyre wall perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in front top shock mounts,play n/s steering rack
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in front top shock mounts,play n/s steering rack
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
suspension arms corroding
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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P461 RUV is a 1971 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1971 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,267 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 P461 RUV, 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 55 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P461 RUV registered?
P461 RUV is a 1971 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is P461 RUV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P461 RUV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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