MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers door mirror cover loose.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight damage front no. plate, slight deterioation rear no. plate.
n/s horn push missing.
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Drivers door mirror cover loose.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight damage front no. plate, slight deterioation rear no. plate.
n/s horn push missing.
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Age perishing both rear tyres,
Child seat fitted 2nd row lh seat.
Exhaust shows age.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
N/S wiper blade starting to split. N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S wiper blade starting to split. N/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged.
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R255 UDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R255 UDP, 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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How do I check the history of R255 UDP?
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What year was R255 UDP registered?
R255 UDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R255 UDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R255 UDP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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