MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,766 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake back plates in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
exhaust heat sheild loose
n/s/f track rod end has some free play in ball joint but not excessive
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge, tread and outer wall starting to crack
o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust heat sheild loose
n/s/f track rod end has some free play in ball joint but not excessive
n/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge, tread and outer wall starting to crack
o/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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R442 FGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R442 FGK, 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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How do I check the history of R442 FGK?
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What year was R442 FGK registered?
R442 FGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R442 FGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R442 FGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R442 FGK have outstanding finance?
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