MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
dashboard airbag light is lit
evidence of slight play in the steering column
exhaust system is corroded
nearside front brake hose is cracking
nearside rear tyre was underinflated when vehicle presented and it also has a nail in its tread area and is cracking
surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
windowscreen wipers appear to be hitting the edges of the screen
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
dashboard airbag light is lit
evidence of slight play in the steering column
exhaust system is corroded
nearside front brake hose is cracking
nearside rear tyre was underinflated when vehicle presented and it also has a nail in its tread area and is cracking
surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
various underbody brake pipes are corroded
windowscreen wipers appear to be hitting the edges of the screen
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
slight body damage and corrosion
strong advice front discs badly corroded and wearing thin
very strong advice off side front tyre wearing badly on inner edges and has cut in tread
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
slight body damage and corrosion
very strong advice off side front tyre wearing badly on inner edges and has cut in tread
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
drivers door handal sticky ok at time of test
only 5 seats at time of test
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake disc worn
only 5 seats fitted at time of test
rear disc scored and worn
all indicator bulbs are turning white
engine undertray in place
exhaust system is corroded and the rear clamp needs replacing
horn would benefit from some attention
offside front and nearside rear tyre valve caps are missing
rear wiper blade is perished
slight difference in the decrease rate of front brakes
slight knocking noise from steering
slight play in both front upper suspension mounts
spare tyre is deflated
unable to clearly see front inner brake pads
upper bodywork is damaged
vehicle battery is loose in holder
wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside rear missing) so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc
windowscreen lamination is starting to separate
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
all indicator bulbs are turning white
engine undertray in place
exhaust system is corroded and the rear clamp needs replacing
horn would benefit from some attention
offside front and nearside rear tyre valve caps are missing
rear wiper blade is perished
slight difference in the decrease rate of front brakes
slight knocking noise from steering
slight play in both front upper suspension mounts
spare tyre is deflated
unable to clearly see front inner brake pads
upper bodywork is damaged
vehicle battery is loose in holder
wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside rear missing) so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc
windowscreen lamination is starting to separate
airbag light is staying on
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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P601 OWF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P601 OWF, 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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P601 OWF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 1997.
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