MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s outer sill {filler} (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full of filler (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s ()
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres pershing
horn button missing
sill damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sills damaged
horn button missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sills damaged
horn button missing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre bald outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front tyre bald outer edge
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
oil leak
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
auxilary drivebelt juddering
centre exhaust heatshield insecure
chip to offside front headlight
damage to offside outer sill
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear tyre perishing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear tyre perishing
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
auxilary drivebelt juddering
centre exhaust heatshield insecure
chip to offside front headlight
damage to offside outer sill
Both front brake disc's inner faces becoming deteriorated
Both rear brake disc's faces becoming deteriorated
Both rear suspension arms becoming rusty
Front exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear sill lower edge damaged
Offside rear tyre becoming perished
Oil leak
Power steering drive belt becoming loose
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front brake disc's inner faces becoming deteriorated
Both rear brake disc's faces becoming deteriorated
Both rear suspension arms becoming rusty
Front exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear sill lower edge damaged
Offside rear tyre becoming perished
Oil leak
Power steering drive belt becoming loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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R491 CUB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 R491 CUB, 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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R491 CUB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 October 1997.
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