MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside & nearside front sills heavily corroded but not within 30cm
Offside Centre & rear seat belts slow to retract
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside & nearside front sills heavily corroded but not within 30cm
Offside Centre & rear seat belts slow to retract
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Vehicles internal switch moved to re check lights
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside and offside front sill jacking points damaged and corroded.not within a prescribed area
nearside front and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edges
rear exhaust clamp broken
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside and offside front sill jacking points damaged and corroded.not within a prescribed area
nearside front and offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edges
rear exhaust clamp broken
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear shock dust covers heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear shock dust covers heavily corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
n/s o/s outter sills damaged
n/s o/s rear shocker casing rusty
o/s/r bumer damaged
rear brake disc worn
rear exhaust clamp rusted away
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
all four brake disc worn
n/s o/s outter sills damaged
n/s o/s rear shocker casing rusty
o/s/r bumer damaged
rear exhaust clamp rusted away
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front wiperblads in poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
battery insecure in housing
both rear suspension dampers badly corroded
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R43 AOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R43 AOR, 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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R43 AOR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 November 1997.
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