MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake spring broken
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
handbrake spring broken
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advise tyre walls wearing due to low tyre pressures
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Advise tyre walls wearing due to low tyre pressures
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight play in steerig rack N/side front
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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 VWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R649 VWC, 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 VWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R649 VWC safe to buy?
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