MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear & n/s/r seats not fitted time of test.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Both rear & n/s/r seats not fitted time of test.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear no plate loose
rear row of seats removed
spare flat
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
rear no plate loose
spare flat
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R388 VNT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R388 VNT, 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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R388 VNT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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