MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,827 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
please see the advisory notice issued with the previous mot failure
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
battery insecure
damage to n/s/f including indicator lens
movement in drivers seat
movement in steering rack
parking brake return spring broken
rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded
suspension components corroded
suspension rubbers age cracking
see adv370724268412
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
battery insecure
both front tyres close to legal limit on inner and outer edges needs attention
exhaust corroded
handbrake return spring broken needs attention asap
n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit needs attention
pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor
rear anti roll bar corroded
rear flexible brake hose furrel corroded
slight movement in drivers seat
slight play in steering rack
stone chips in windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both front tyres wearing on edges
general corrosion to floor pan
handbrake cables in poor condition
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
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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P950 SMX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P950 SMX, 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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P950 SMX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 1997.
Is P950 SMX safe to buy?
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