MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/r tyre side wall worn low.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre side wall worn low.
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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P842 RYN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P842 RYN, 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 P842 RYN registered?
P842 RYN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P842 RYN safe to buy?
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