MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads look low
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads look low
rear metal brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
steering joint dust cover split/missing
wear in front anti roll bar mounting bushes
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
steering joint dust cover split/missing
wear in rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
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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R495 FNS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R495 FNS, 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 R495 FNS registered?
R495 FNS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R495 FNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R495 FNS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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