MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,862 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning lamp staying on
both sides front wishbones back bushies deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.
offside door mirror slightly cracked.
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning lamp staying on
both sides front wishbones back bushies deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.
offside door mirror slightly cracked.
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R218 SLX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R218 SLX, 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 R218 SLX registered?
R218 SLX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R218 SLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R218 SLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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