MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,758 miAbove average mileage for this year
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slight play in steering wheel when pressure applied friction lock not supporting fully
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
slight play in steering wheel when pressure applied friction lock not supporting fully
Nearside front indicator/hazard light is loosing its colour.
Nearside front tyre is becoming marginal-recommend replacing in the near future.
Offside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the inside tread areas-possible tracking problem.
Offside front indicator/hazard lights is loosing its colour.
Offside front tyre is becoming marginal-recommend replacing in the near future.
Service brake efficiency is low.
Steering column adjustment lock is not fully functional.
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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R508 XVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R508 XVW, 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 R508 XVW registered?
R508 XVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R508 XVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R508 XVW shows 6 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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