MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,497 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres are starting to perish
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres are starting to perish
Both rear shock absorbers covers corroded away
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insurcure
horn button covers broken but horn works fine
offside front tyre worn on edges
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside rear tyre sidewall cut
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Air Bag warning light is on.
Nearside door mirror glass is damgaed.
Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish.
Offside horn push is missing on steering wheel.
Slight play in offside anti roll bar drop link ball joint.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Air Bag warning light is on.
Nearside door mirror glass is damgaed.
Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish.
Offside horn push is missing on steering wheel.
Slight play in offside anti roll bar drop link ball joint.
near side mirror glass cracked.
near side rear tyre cracking on tread shoulders.
off side rear outer seat belt damaged slightly on webbing.
wipers only just clear screen.
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Both front tyres are wearing low on edges.
Nearside door mirror glass is broken
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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R285 EPN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R285 EPN, 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 R285 EPN registered?
R285 EPN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R285 EPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 EPN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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