MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate slightly damaged
offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split
Air bag light on!!
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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R283 UDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R283 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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What year was R283 UDP registered?
R283 UDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 September 1997.
Is R283 UDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R283 UDP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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