MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both horn button covers missing.
front wiper linkage temp repaired.
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front brake discs heavily lipped on outer edges.
wiper linkage temp repaired.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
1 of 2 horn buttons inoperative.
nsr metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R361 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R361 VHJ, 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 R361 VHJ registered?
R361 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R361 VHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R361 VHJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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