MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust corroded
Engine oil sump leaking but not excessively.
Exhaust system corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine oil sump leaking but not excessively.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Some corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch
Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch, no sharp edges
Exhaust system getting very rusty
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch
Exhaust system very rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended back row (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended back row (7.1.2 (c))
Corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch
Exhaust system very rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust getting very rusty
Under trays fitted
nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust getting very rusty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted
nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty
Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak from engine sump ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak from engine sump ()
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Exhaust system getting rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside rear wheel arch getting rusty
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak from sump area
Under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust system getting rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside rear wheel arch getting rusty
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from sump area
Under trays fitted
Exhaust system very rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Undertrays fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system very rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside rear wheel arch getting very rusty
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer very rusty
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer very rusty
Rear exhaust system has some deterioration by corrosion.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust system has some deterioration by corrosion.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch
exhaust system very rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch
exhaust system very rusty
rear silencer very rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear silencer very rusty
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear silencer getting very rusty
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside wiper blade distorted but clears screen ok
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside wiper blade distorted but clears screen ok
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R205 VYC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
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 R205 VYC, 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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R205 VYC is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 1998.
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