MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
*Play/wear n/s/f lower ball joint* // Slight wear/play o/s/r wheel bearing
N/s/f door/sill damaged // Rear No. plate discoloured
N/s/r shock absorber lower bush split // Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded
O/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning fully to stop
Rear brake discs corroded // Rear brake pads worn low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
*Play/wear n/s/f lower ball joint* // Slight wear/play o/s/r wheel bearing
N/s/f door/sill damaged // Rear No. plate discoloured
N/s/r shock absorber lower bush split // Both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded
O/s/r caliper hand brake lever not returning fully to stop // *n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded*
Rear brake discs corroded // Rear brake pads worn low
rear anti roll bar d bushes worn
air filter insecure
battery insecure
both rear metal brake pipes corroded
drivers seat belt worn
front washer jets out of align
o/s/r tyre run flat
rear shock absober shrouds corroded
reverse lights not working
both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded
exhaust blow front flexy and cat outlet pipe
marks in n/s/r ;o/s/r and drivers seat belts
n/s sill damaged // n/s/r lower wheel arch damaged
n/s/r shock absorber lower bush split // both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded
o/s/r axle bush worn
rear anti roll bar main bushes worn
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
both rear outer metal brake pipes corroded
exhaust blow front flexy and cat outlet pipe
front anti roll bar d bushes worn // both front anti bar link top and bottom gaiters split
marks in n/s/r ;o/s/r and drivers seat belts
n/s sill damaged // n/s/r lower wheel arch damaged
n/s/r shock absorber lower bush split // both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded
o/s/r axle bush worn
rear anti roll bar main bushes worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders
both rear shock absorber shrouds corroded and part missing
buckle n/s/f inner wheel rim
cuts in tread o/s/f tyre
front number plate discoloured
n/s/f tyre cuts in outer sidewall
n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split
o/s inner and n/s outer washer jets missing screen
slight tear n/s wiper blade
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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R559 MFR 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 R559 MFR, 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 R559 MFR registered?
R559 MFR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R559 MFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R559 MFR 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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