MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,382 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside sill corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside sill corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust Knocking on rear subframe and back box corroded
Exhaust knocking on crossmember
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust knocking on crossmember
Centre seat belt buckle has damaged cover that does'nt affect the operation
Rear seat fitted in incorrect position unable to fully check seat belts
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Both rear shockers weak poor damping affect
Centre seat belt buckle has damaged cover that does'nt affect the operation
Rear seat fitted in incorrect position unable to fully check seat belts
Centre seat bulkle cover missing but does not effect the operation
Exhaust tail pipe corroded but not blowing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre seat bulkle cover missing but does not effect the operation
Exhaust tail pipe corroded but not blowing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside inner cv boot split
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside inner cv boot split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front number plate slightly deterioated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre rear seat not fitted
Both front and nearside rear tyres fitted are not of reinforced sidewall type
Very slight cracking and perish on both sides front flexible brake hoses
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R990 VVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 R990 VVX, 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 R990 VVX registered?
R990 VVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 September 1997.
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