MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,539 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wishbones rubber deteriating
centre silencer corroded
child seat occupied
front brake discs corroded
front wipers worn
n/s/f seat belt frayed
o/s/f anti roll bar link arm has slight play
o/s/f h/light weak pattern
o/s/f seat belt frayed
slight blow on exhaust manifold causing fumes
slight play in n/s track rod end
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front wishbones rubber deteriating
centre silencer corroded
child seat occupied
front brake discs corroded
front wipers worn
n/s/f seat belt frayed
o/s/f anti roll bar link arm has slight play
o/s/f h/light weak pattern
o/s/f seat belt frayed
slight blow on exhaust manifold causing fumes
slight play in n/s track rod end
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted
o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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P485 SFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P485 SFM, 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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P485 SFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 1997.
Is P485 SFM safe to buy?
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