MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,460 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
center brake light inop
wear in n/s steering rack
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
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R788 CTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R788 CTW, 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 R788 CTW registered?
R788 CTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R788 CTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R788 CTW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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