MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,075 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres getting low and perashing on outer edges
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres getting low and perashing on outer edges
back row os seat not fitted. not checked
middle row os seat child seat fitted. not checked fully
os front & ns rear seat belts frayed
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
back row os seat not fitted. not checked
middle row os seat child seat fitted. not checked fully
os front & ns rear seat belts frayed
baby seat fitted to ns rear. belts not checked fully.
ns door mirror broken
ns rear door hinges worn
rear, rear seats not fitted. seats & seat belts not checked fully.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
baby seat fitted to ns rear. belts not checked fully.
ns door mirror broken
ns rear door hinges worn
rear, rear seats not fitted. seats & seat belts not checked fully.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
passenger door mirror cracked
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
as with vt30
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak
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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R453 VOV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R453 VOV, 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 R453 VOV registered?
R453 VOV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is R453 VOV safe to buy?
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