MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,236 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear brake disc rusting
o/s sill damaged by jacking
rear shock absorber covers corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear brake disc rusting
o/s sill damaged by jacking
rear shock absorber covers corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/front n/s/front and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s and n/*s front brake pipes slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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R610 VAW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R610 VAW, 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 R610 VAW registered?
R610 VAW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R610 VAW safe to buy?
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