MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,563 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
both front lower sus arm inner rear bushes splitting
centre exhaust mounting broken
centre silentre silencer corroding
n/s/r shocker corroding
o/s/f brake hose perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front lower sus arm inner rear bushes splitting
centre exhaust mounting broken
centre silentre silencer corroding
n/s/r shocker corroding
o/s/f brake hose perishing
centre exhaust box corroded and mounting broken
front brake hoses perishing
front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust box corroded and mounting broken
front brake hoses perishing
front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting
centre exhaust mountoing corroded
child seats fitted
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to limits
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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P530 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 P530 WHY, 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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P530 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 1997.
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