MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Non obligatory mirror damaged
exhaust deteriorating
front arm bushs deteriorating
front tyres wearing on edges
rear no, plate deteriorating
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear no plate slightly deteriard
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake hoses are perishing.
Nearside front screenwash jet is not working, but offside jet is spraying entire screen.
Nearside front tyre is worn very close to limit.
Offside front anti roll bar drop link joints have a small amount of play.
Rear number plate is in poor condition.
origanl vt32 still applies
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes are significantly working before brake lights activate - (switch requires adjustement).
Front brake hoses are beginning to perrish.
Nearside seatbelt in centre row not checked due to childs seat fitment.
Rear number plate is in poor condition.
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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R464 BGU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R464 BGU, 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 R464 BGU registered?
R464 BGU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R464 BGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R464 BGU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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