MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,510 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R701 MGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 R701 MGC, 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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How do I check the history of R701 MGC?
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What year was R701 MGC registered?
R701 MGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 December 1997.
Is R701 MGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R701 MGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R701 MGC have outstanding finance?
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