MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust in poor condition
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear [in middle ]brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
clutch pedal rubber worn smooth
engine oil level slightly low /leak sump plug area?????
footbrake balance 3%/ handbrake 21%
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter worn/split /power steering hose insecure/worn
power steering rack pipes corroded sligfhtly
under side vehicle generaly corroded/fuel tank support straps/suspension rear outer frame brackets
Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both rear [in middle ]brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
clutch pedal rubber worn smooth
engine oil level slightly low /leak sump plug area?????
footbrake balance 3%/ handbrake 21%
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter worn/split /power steering hose insecure/worn
power steering rack pipes corroded sligfhtly
under side vehicle generaly corroded/fuel tank support straps/suspension rear outer frame brackets
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Lower Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn smooth
engine oil level slightly low
off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split/worn/rubs on power steering hose??
off side lower middle plastic fuel pipes joints too hoses slightly corroded
power steering rack pipes slightly corroded
under side vehicle areas slightly corroded
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P599 VUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P599 VUS, 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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P599 VUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1997.
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