MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 horn button on steering wheel missing and inoperative
all tyres worn on edges
engine undertray fitted
part of dash illumination inoperative
play in steering rack
rear number plate delaminating
slight blow from cat to centre joint
slight play in front leg top mounts
starter motor noisy
stonechips in front screen
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
1 horn button on steering wheel missing and inoperative
all tyres worn on edges
engine undertray fitted
front brake discs worn and pads low
offside rear inner sidelight inoperative
part of dash illumination inoperative
play in steering rack
rear number plate delaminating
rear wiper blade split
slight blow from cat to centre joint
slight play in front leg top mounts
starter motor noisy
stonechips in front screen
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine undertrays fitted
exhaust centre and rear heavily corroded
front wishbone arm rear bushes worn
nearside front tyre on 1.6mm tread (strong advise)
offside front tyre on 2mm
play in steering rack
rear number plate delaminating
stonechips in front screen
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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R455 STR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R455 STR, 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 R455 STR?
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What year was R455 STR registered?
R455 STR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R455 STR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R455 STR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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