MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
advise corrosion on o/s outer sill floors chassis and rear suspension components
advise downpipe flexi poor
advise exhaust system corroded
advise front pads low
advise play in front strut tops
advise rear anti rollbar mount getting worn
advise slight play in n/s steering track rod
advise wishbone bushes splitting slightly
strong advise front tyres bald on the edges and 2mm on the centre 3/4
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
windscreen damage drivers side but not in swept area
wiper blades split/deteriorating
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
windscreen damage drivers side but not in swept area
wiper blades split/deteriorating
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust getting rusty
Large crack bottom of windscreen (not in swept area)
Leak from PAS rack area (strong advise)
N/S/F wiper blade getting poor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Small hole N/S sill
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise front wishbone bushes splitting
advise o/s/r spring cup rubber missing
advise front wishbone bushes splitting
advise o/s/r spring cup rubber missing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front wipers starting to smear
o/s/r handbrake cable starting to chaff on rear axle
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front wipers starting to smear
o/s/r handbrake cable starting to chaff on rear axle
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
handbrake cable return spring off h/b rod.
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R212 VLK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R212 VLK, 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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What year was R212 VLK registered?
R212 VLK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 November 1997.
Is R212 VLK safe to buy?
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