MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
tow bar electrical socket insecure
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
battery insecure
tow bar electrical socket insecure
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cut in offside rear tyre outer wall
offside rear light damaged
oil level below minimum
rear brake discs corroded
towbar electric socket not attached securely
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
cut in offside rear tyre outer wall
offside rear light damaged
oil level below minimum
rear brake discs corroded
spare wheel insecure
towbar electric socket not attached securely
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
door mirrors damaged
exhaust touching rear subframe
some damage to o/s/rear light lens
some damage to o/s/rear tyre sidewall
some damage to o/s/rear wheel arch
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
door mirrors damaged
exhaust touching rear subframe
some damage to o/s/rear light lens
some damage to o/s/rear tyre sidewall
some damage to o/s/rear wheel arch
windscreen chipped
Both sides door mirrors temporary repair
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both sides door mirrors temporary repair
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
door mirrors broken
exhaust system corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
door mirrors broken
exhaust system corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R184 XEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R184 XEG, 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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R184 XEG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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