MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
air bag light on (new fail by next year )
both front brake hose poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
air bag light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
metal object in off side rear tyre but tyre still inflated
off side horn switch incomplete but near side ok
Oil leak
metal object in off side rear tyre but tyre still inflated
off side horn switch incomplete but near side ok
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres cracking on side walls
slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres cracking on side walls
slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine undertray fitted
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
underside of vehicle covered in soil
h/level brake light inop
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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R649 GMA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R649 GMA, 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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R649 GMA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is R649 GMA safe to buy?
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