MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,283 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
heavy age cracking on both front flexi hoses
heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust
n/s door mirror damaged
n/s/r inner brake pads appear just legal
very heavy engine oil leak
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
heavy age cracking on both front flexi hoses
heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust
n/s door mirror damaged
n/s/r inner brake pads appear just legal
very heavy engine oil leak
front brake discs worn and pitted
heavy corrosion on exhaust system
wipers operate slowly
corrosion on chassis sections
damage to n/s door mirror glass
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
battery loose but secure
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
battery loose but secure
corrosion on chassis sections
damage to n/s door mirror glass
front brake discs worn and pitted
heavy corrosion on exhaust system
o/s/f drop-link boot split
wipers operate slowly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet catch poor
both front lower amr rear bushes age cracking
both rear tyres age cracking and has cuts
corrosion to o/s/f door
damage to o/s/r sill
front bumper poor
front disc worn
front number plate poor
front pads low
n/s/f indicator slightly insecure
n/s/f tyre has a nail in it/age cracking/ cuts
o/s/r tyre on limit
rear number plate water damaged
spare missing
temp repair to center exhaust mount
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet catch poor
both front lower amr rear bushes age cracking
both rear tyres age cracking and has cuts
corrosion to o/s/f door
damage to o/s/r sill
front bumper poor
front disc worn
front number plate poor
front pads low
n/s/f indicator slightly insecure
n/s/f tyre has a nail in it/age cracking/ cuts
o/s/r tyre on limit
rear number plate water damaged
spare missing
temp repair to center exhaust mount
two rear most seats folded away
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
mist behind nearside front indicator lenz
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
perishing to offside rear tyre
slight staining on offside rear caliper
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
original test advisories still stand.
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear silencer in poor condition. †centre seat & belt assy not fitted.
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R743 RBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R743 RBM, 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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R743 RBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1997.
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