MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
exhaust heavly corroded
front discs worn
n/s/r indicator turning white
o/s/f wheel slight play
rear brake pads getting down
rear n plate seperating
under trays fitted
windsreen chipped
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
exhaust heavly corroded
front discs worn
n/s/r indicator turning white
o/s/f wheel slight play
rear brake pads getting down
rear n plate seperating
under trays fitted
windsreen chipped
air bag light on
exhaust heavly corroded
front +rear brake discs worn
n/s/r indicator turning white
rear discs corroded
rear n plate starting to seperate
rear pads on limit
slight play in stearing
under trays vfitted
wipers poor
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
air bag light on
exhaust heavly corroded
front +rear brake discs worn
n/s/r indicator turning white
o/s/f tyre worn on edges on limit
rear discs corroded
rear n plate starting to seperate
rear pads on limit
slight play in stearing
under trays vfitted
wipers poor
air bag light on
child seats fitted
cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre
front and rear tyres starting to get low on edges
under tray fitted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
air bag light on
child seats fitted
cut in side wall of o/s/f tyre
front and rear tyres starting to get low on edges
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside 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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R499 HEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R499 HEW, 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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R499 HEW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R499 HEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R499 HEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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