MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged strongly advised (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rod strongly advised (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Emissions not tested exhaust broken in two pieces (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged strongly advised (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rod strongly advised (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air con pump noisy
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
advise o/s/f drive shaft is fouling under shield / engine not secure/ suspect lower mounting bar adift [ bolts missing]?
engine oil was low by 2.5 litres
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
both rear tyres deteriorated
nearside front tyre deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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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R443 HFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R443 HFR, 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 R443 HFR registered?
R443 HFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R443 HFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R443 HFR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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