MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracks in windsreen
offside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts+getting low on tread,nearside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts,both front suspension arm bushes wearing,horn switch worn,both rear w/bearings slight noise,brake hoses wearing
rear brakes slight binding on handbrake
suspension components+chassis members corroding
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts+getting low on tread,nearside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts,both front suspension arm bushes wearing,horn switch worn,both rear w/bearings slight noise,brake hoses wearing
rear brakes slight binding on handbrake
suspension components+chassis members corroding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front tyres wearing on edges,slight noise from rear wheel bearings
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front tyres wearing on edges,slight noise from rear wheel bearings
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight noise from nearside rear w/bearing,front chassis members corroding
wiper rubbers poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake hose ferrules corrodeing.
suspension components corroded,both rear tyres wearing on edges,nearside rear w/bearing getting noisy,smell of perol no signs of leaks,water leaks
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
suspension components corroded,both rear tyres wearing on edges,nearside rear w/bearing getting noisy,smell of perol no signs of leaks,water leaks
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both headlamp bulbs have a blueish tinge to them
both headlamp bulbs have a blueish tinge to them
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R270 JGU is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 R270 JGU, 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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R270 JGU is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 March 1998.
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