MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing when rotated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both very rear seats took out
middle row center seat took out
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both very rear seats took out
middle row center seat took out
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar link arm rubber gaiter detatched from knucle
FRONT EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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R959 YEX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R959 YEX, 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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R959 YEX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R959 YEX safe to buy?
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