MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake discs corroded
caravan/trailer electrical socket,functionality will be part of the MOT test next year
exhaust system in very poor condition,corroded blowing,and with several temporary repairs
nearside and offside front antiroll bar drop links worn
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
rear brake flexable brake hoses,metal ferrules corroded
significant wear to both front tyres on the edges,tyres worn close to legal minimum
significant wear to both rear tyres on the edges,tyres worn close to legal minimum
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
all brake discs corroded
caravan/trailer electrical socket,functionality will be part of the MOT test next year
exhaust system in very poor condition,corroded blowing,and with several temporary repairs
nearside and offside front antiroll bar drop links worn
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
rear brake flexable brake hoses,metal ferrules corroded
significant wear to both front tyres on the edges,tyres worn close to legal minimum
significant wear to both rear tyres on the edges,tyres worn close to legal minimum
1 washer jet inn opp OS
Dust cover splits on ball joints
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
NSF inner CV boot split
exhaust blowing
front exhaust bracket corroded
plastic covers fitted to underside
Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust blow
NSF inner driveshaft boot split
OS washer jet 1 jet inn-opp
Plastic engine undertray fitted
front exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both front tyres worn on the edges
exhaust system badly corroded
nearside inner constant velocity gaiter missin
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
both front tyres worn on the edges
exhaust system badly corroded
nearside inner constant velocity gaiter missin
not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted
exhaust clamp missing from rear section
exhaust has minor blows at front
rear silencer in extremely poor condition with outer casing departing
slight play in steering rack nearside and offside
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
exhaust clamp missing from rear section
exhaust has minor blows at front
rear silencer in extremely poor condition with outer casing departing
slight play in steering rack nearside and offside
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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P799 DRS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 P799 DRS, 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 P799 DRS registered?
P799 DRS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 1997.
Is P799 DRS safe to buy?
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