MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
SURFACE CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES , SMELL OF DIESEL IN ENGINE BAY , CORROSION ON CENTRE EX BOX , N/S/R INNER A/R/B BUSH WORN .
SURFACE CRACKS IN BOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES , SMELL OF DIESEL IN ENGINE BAY , CORROSION ON CENTRE EX BOX , N/S/R INNER A/R/B BUSH WORN .
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S LOWER BALL JOINT AND BOOT SPLIT
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S LOWER BALL JOINT AND BOOT SPLIT
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TOP SHOCK MTG
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TOP SHOCK MTG'S AND INNER ANTI ROLL BAR MTG BUSHES
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R288 XUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R288 XUD, 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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R288 XUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 December 1997.
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