MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,721 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nail in n/s/f tyre not repairable †mixed speed ratings on vehicle †centre rear seat & n/s/r seat missing unable to test seat belts †both rea tyreswearing on inner edgesdown to2mm three quater width bald on edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
5 seat belt buckels missing and centre lap belt †seats have been removed by owner unable to test belt operation †mixed speed ratings on vehicle †both rear tyres wearing on inner edges down to 2mm three quater width bald on edges
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
5 seat belt buckles missing and centre lap belt †seats have been removed by owner unable to test belt operation †mixed speed ratings on vehicle †both rear tyres wearing on inner edges down to 2mm three quater width bald on edges
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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R588 EDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R588 EDA, 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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R588 EDA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 December 1997.
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