MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,065 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front lower suspention arm rear bushes cracking
Exhaust flexy section in poor condition
Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear
Left hand horn button not working
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in both front top suspention mounts
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Washer switch wired up wrong way around
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front lower suspention arm rear bushes cracking
Exhaust flexy section in poor condition
Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear
Left hand horn button not working
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in both front top suspention mounts
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Washer switch wired up wrong way around
Front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and have slight play
Near side rear tyre starting to crack on the outer shoulder
Play in front top suspention mounts
Rear brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Right hand horn button not working
Screen wash switch wired wring way around
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Whining noise from belt area when engine reved
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust blows from "cat" to center box and center to rear box joints
Front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack and have slight play
Near side rear tyre starting to crack on the outer shoulder
Play in front top suspention mounts
Rear brake discs slightly worn, pads apear half worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Right hand horn button not working
Screen wash switch wired wring way around
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Whining noise from belt area when engine reved
Both horn buttons in poor condition, only left hand one working
Exhaust flexy section in poor condition
Forward most exhaust braket corroded
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front lower suspention arm rear bushes in poor condition
Off side rear seat not fitted at time of test, still able to check belt
Slight play in both front top suspention mounts
Slight play in steering colomb adjuster
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both horn buttons in poor condition, only left hand one working
Exhaust flexy section in poor condition
Forward most exhaust braket corroded
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front lower suspention arm rear bushes in poor condition
Off side rear seat not fitted at time of test, still able to check belt
Slight play in both front top suspention mounts
Slight play in steering colomb adjuster
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front exhaust hanger poor condition, corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front exhaust hanger poor condition, corroded
off side front washer jet partially blocked
Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear, off side rear cracking
Exhaust system corroded, "cat" rattleing but still passed emitions test
Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn
Near side front seat frame flexing slightly
Oil leak
Slight play in both front top suspention mounts
Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link
Slight play in off side track rod end
Steering colomb lock slightly worn
Windscreen washer switch wrong way round, off side jet partially blocked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear
right hand horn switch not working
Both rear tyres tread starting to crack
Center and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition
Exhaust "cat" apears to be rattleing
Exhaust flexy section in poor condition
Front number plate cracked
Minor damage to off side rear quater
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Only left hand horn switch working
Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link
Washer switch wired the wrong way round
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear tyres tread starting to crack
Center and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition
Center to rear exhaust box clamp coroded and loose
Exhaust "cat" apears to be rattleing
Exhaust flexy section in poor condition
Front number plate cracked
Minor damage to off side rear quater
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Only left hand horn switch working
Slight play in near side front anti roll bar link
Washer switch wired the wrong way round
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front non obligatory mirror cracked
near side rear number lamp dim
rear indicator bulbs losing colour
rear wiper ineffective
right hand side horn button not working
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side front non obligatory mirror cracked
near side rear number lamp dim
rear indicator bulbs losing colour
rear wiper ineffective
right hand side horn button not working
front flexy pipes starting to perish/both front tyres low
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres inner and outer edge wear and under-inflated
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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R140 FVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1998 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 113,496 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 R140 FVW, 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 28 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R140 FVW is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 1998.
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