MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not checked (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
advise play to both front antiroll bar link ball joints
advise play to both top mounts
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front & rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front & rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing Rear bush (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre wall cracking
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/lower screen damage
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
o/s/lower screen damage
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
slight damage offside wing mirror. neaside rear tyre wall cracked and screw in tread
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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R408 YCL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 R408 YCL, 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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R408 YCL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R408 YCL safe to buy?
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