MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
offside and nearside inner cv boots split.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
offside and nearside inner cv boots split.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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R215 EDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 R215 EDA, 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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R215 EDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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