MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,969 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust systm corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust systm corrosion
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate poor
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
small runout offside front brake
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate poor
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
small runout offside front brake
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear number plate poor
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
rear number plate poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside front lower sill damage
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside front lower sill damage
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Wipers blades poor replace soon.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre interior mirror missing
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
interior rear view mirror missing
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 NTH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 R78 NTH, 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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R78 NTH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R78 NTH safe to buy?
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