MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Bolt missing from fuel system on manifold
Spare tyre different size
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Wipers poor performance
steel rim fitted N/S/R
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Radiator leaking
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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R517 VOJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R517 VOJ, 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 R517 VOJ registered?
R517 VOJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is R517 VOJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R517 VOJ shows 6 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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