MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front brake pads are over half worn.
Slight wheel bearing noise from Offside rear.
o/s/rear seat belt not tested. seat removed
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
o/s outer center row seatbelt stalk on wrong side of seat
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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R538 WJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R538 WJN, 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 R538 WJN registered?
R538 WJN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R538 WJN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R538 WJN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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