MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Aux belt poor condition
Front pipe blowing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Clip missing from air mass meter
Slight play in O/s/front shock absorber/top mount
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Clip missing from air mass meter
Slight play in O/s/front shock absorber/top mount
advise n/s/f tyre is not reinforced
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front flexy brake pips starting to perish.
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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R483 STR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R483 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 R483 STR?
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What year was R483 STR registered?
R483 STR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R483 STR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R483 STR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R483 STR have outstanding finance?
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