MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,333 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
wear in both front top mounts
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
wear in both front top mounts
High level stop light not working
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)
Emissions not tested Engine oil low (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Intermediate pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
High level stop light not working
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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 Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)
Central Corrosion to centre silencer outer casing / no leak.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing / softening. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing/ softening. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge near to limit. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear N/S and O/S subframe bushes have some movement.
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working Hi level not working. (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi on top of trailing arm to backplate. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer / pipe clamp corroded through / missing. (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi on top of trailing arm to backplate. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Corrosion to centre silencer outer casing / no leak.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing / softening. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rearmost bush perishing/ softening. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge near to limit. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Slight wear to D bush. (2.4.G.2)
Rear N/S and O/S subframe bushes have some movement.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
centre stop light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
centre stop light not working
nearside and offside front brake discs some corrosion to inner braking surfaces
nearside and offside front brake discs some corrosion
BRAKE PIPES POOR
FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
BRAKE PIPES POOR
FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
NSF/OSF WIPER POOR CONDTION
centre brake light not working
centre stop light not working
rear number plate poor condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre stop light not working
rear number plate poor condition
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R457 CJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 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 R457 CJN, 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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R457 CJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 December 1997.
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