MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak Engine ()
Oil leak Engine ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ENGINE COVER FITTED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
UNDER TRAYS FITTED
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
please note near side front seat is fitted with a special motability seat
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY57 YVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 100,068 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 RY57 YVW, 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 18 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was RY57 YVW registered?
RY57 YVW is a 2008 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 February 2008.
Is RY57 YVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY57 YVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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