MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine coolant warning light on
nearside door mirror cover missing
offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded
unable to check rear seat belts due to seats missing
unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine coolant warning light on
nearside door mirror cover missing
offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded
unable to check rear seat belts due to seats missing
unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
n/s/f arb link rod dust boot split
rear flexis in poor condition
stone chips in screen
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R473 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R473 MDD, 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 R473 MDD registered?
R473 MDD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 1997.
Is R473 MDD safe to buy?
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