MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,191 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
anti roll bar bushes worn
front didcs deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
anti roll bar bushes worn
front didcs deteriorated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front discs worn
wishbone bushes worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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R286 DTX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R286 DTX, 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 R286 DTX registered?
R286 DTX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R286 DTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R286 DTX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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