MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,101 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil dip stick missing
exhaust system corroded
under body area is undersealed around previous weld repairs
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil dip stick missing
exhaust system corroded
under body area is undersealed around previous weld repairs
205/60/15 tyres fitted to front axle
215/60/15 tyres fitted to rear axle
7 seats fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
brake service
centre and rear section of exhaust corroded
oil dip stick is missing
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
7 seats fitted
205/60/15 tyres fitted to front axle
215/60/15 tyres fitted to rear axle
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both outer sills are slight distorted around jacking points [ outside prescribed areas]
brake service
centre and rear section of exhaust corroded
oil dip stick is missing
parking brake just within limit 16%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (3.5.1i)
Weld repair heavily undersealed making hard to inspect !!!
exhaust system corroded
outer sill lips distorted but not exessive
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under body area (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front tyre low on the outer edge of tread
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust system corroded
outer sill lips distorted but not exessive
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine oil dip stick is missing
scratches in windscreen but not affecting the drivers view
sills slightly distorted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine oil dip stick is missing
scratches in windscreen but not affecting the drivers view
sills slightly distorted
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
exhaust blow at manifold ??
o/s door mirror held on with tape
slight movement at steering wheel!!!!!
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
exhaust blow at manifold ??
o/s door mirror held on with tape
slight movement at steering wheel!!!!!
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake service
exaust corroded
headlight aim is only just within its limmits
off side rear centre row of seats seat belt buckle cover is missing..... operation not affected
sills are slightly distorted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake service
exaust corroded
headlight aim is only just within its limmits
off side rear centre row of seats seat belt buckle cover is missing..... operation not affected
sills are slightly distorted
Battery insecure
Handbrake warning light on
O/S/R seatbelt stalk incomplete
exhaust back box corroded
n/s droplink boot split
n/s/f brake brake binding
o/s/f sill damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Air box loose
Battery insecure
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Handbrake warning light on
O/S/R seatbelt stalk incomplete
exhaust back box corroded
n/s droplink boot split
n/s/f brake brake binding
o/s/f sill damaged
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front outter sill seams dented in.
near side rear door skin and quarter panel dented in,scratched.
rear exhaust outter skin corroded.
both front outter sill seams dented in.
near side rear door skin and quarter panel dented in,scratched.
rear exhaust outter skin corroded.
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
spare wheel insecure.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
rear exhaust clip corroded joint not secure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R311 MJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 R311 MJT, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R311 MJT?
You can check the full history of R311 MJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R311 MJT registered?
R311 MJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 November 1997.
Is R311 MJT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R311 MJT shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R311 MJT have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R311 MJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.