MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,577 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
general surface rust to exhaust system in places
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
exhaust all system poor and rusty
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight wear and score marks on both front brake discs
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Damage to n/s/r 1/4.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Damage to n/s/r 1/4.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Washers frozen.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre seat belt buckle not found.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/s/f outer sill damaged
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake pads appear low
Centre seat belt buckle not found.
O/s/f outer sill damaged
Rear brake pads appear low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Slight play both front stut bearings.
Air bag light on dash
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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R170 YTF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R170 YTF, 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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R170 YTF is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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