MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,178 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s rear tyre starting to perish
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s rear tyre starting to perish
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
damage to o/s outer sill
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake return spring broken
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
handbrake return spring broken
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
o/s/f wheel damage
sills damaged
some lift in front susupetion top mounts
cat loose
customer books vehicle in for mot & abs light on, ABS light was not on at any point during test
rear shock cover rotton
sills damaged
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
cat loose
customer books vehicle in for mot & abs light on, ABS light was not on at any point during test
rear shock cover rotton
sills damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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R52 STP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R52 STP, 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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R52 STP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 August 1997.
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