MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,632 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both will need replacing soon (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear tyre badly perished (215/60r15
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly rough possibly rack (2.2.D.1)
service light on
undertrays fitted
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both will need replacing soon (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
service light on
undertrays fitted
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (215/60r15 (4.1.E.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both will need replacing soon (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
service light on
undertrays fitted
Exhaust backbox baffles rattling
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil Leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Undertray Fitted
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust backbox baffles rattling
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil Leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Undertray Fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
intermitant electrical buzzing sound from inside the car
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
intermitant electrical buzzing sound from inside the car
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyre edges worn
Exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer, but not leaking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer, but not leaking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING †2 EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION CORRODING †3 REAR BRAKE FHURALS SURFACE RUSTY †
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P849 UWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P849 UWS, 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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P849 UWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 1997.
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