MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,138 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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acceptable lift in both front upper strut mountings
all rear seats missing at time of test.
bolt missing from kat
front number plate damage
middle exhaust rusty
n.s.f brake flexi hose perished and cracked.
rear lights damaged not showing white light.
rear shockers rusty,outer casing broken away.
rear wiper blade split.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
acceptable lift in both front upper strut mountings
bolt missing from kat
front number plate damage
middle exhaust rusty
n.s.f brake flexi hose perished and cracked.
rear lights damaged not showing white light.
rear shockers rusty,outer casing broken away.
rear wiper blade split.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front brake flexi pipes started to deteriate
engine under tray loose
front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front brake flexi pipes started to deteriate
engine under tray loose
front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear shocker weather covers deteriorated
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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R568 ULT 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 R568 ULT, 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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R568 ULT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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