MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,471 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
brake light switch may need adjusting
exhaust leaking/deteriorated
front tyres different size to rears
offside outer sill corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
brake light switch may need adjusting
exhaust leaking/deteriorated
front tyres different size to rears
offside outer sill corroded
oil level low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
battery insecure
front brake discs worn
front brake imbalance
front tyres different size to rears
offside front tyre bald on inner edges cords will soon be exposed
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
battery insecure
front brake discs worn
front tyres different size to rears
offside front tyre bald on inner edges cords will soon be exposed
e g r pipe insecure.
rear registration plate deterioating.
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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P489 ORK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 P489 ORK, 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 P489 ORK registered?
P489 ORK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 1997.
Is P489 ORK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P489 ORK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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