MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,566 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust has gas leak
nearside front cv boot cracked
offside front cv boot cracked
offside rear shock absorber outter casing deteriated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust has gas leak
nearside front cv boot cracked
offside front cv boot cracked
offside rear shock absorber outter casing deteriated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear number plate deteriorated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake discs corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear shock absorber outer cover corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
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R704 TUX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R704 TUX, 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 R704 TUX registered?
R704 TUX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R704 TUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R704 TUX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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