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Ford Galaxy

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T897 FCWMOT history

T897 FCW is a grey petrol Ford Galaxy first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 110,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
110,834 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 FCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 FCW was last recorded at 110,834 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2023: 106,713 miles, lower than 108,670 miles on 12 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,834 miles · 18 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 110,834 miles
  • 2023 – 106,713 miles
  • 2022 – 107,188 miles
  • 2021 – 105,038 miles
  • 2019 – 98,999 miles
  • 2018 – 95,986 miles
  • 2017 – 89,188 miles
  • 2016 – 82,739 miles
  • 2015 – 74,953 miles
  • 2014 – 69,253 miles
  • 2013 – 62,445 miles
  • 2012 – 55,248 miles
  • 2011 – 51,151 miles
  • 2010 – 50,486 miles
  • 2009 – 49,160 miles
  • 2007 – 44,866 miles
  • 2006 – 42,944 miles
  • 2005 – 39,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,834 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,834 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    608611892335
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail110,834 miles (+4,121)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,834 miles
    Test number
    138970409669
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass106,713 miles (-1,957)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,713 miles
    Test number
    938084188043
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,670 miles (+1,482)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,670 miles
    Test number
    249327926202
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    582072160058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail107,188 miles (+2,150)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    911942337966
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass105,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,038 miles
    Test number
    280716124887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail105,038 miles (+6,039)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,038 miles
    Test number
    504440398397
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass98,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,999 miles
    Test number
    744906495244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by joint (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail98,999 miles (+3,013)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,999 miles
    Test number
    875122679540
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by joint (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass95,986 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    536681422120
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to offside rear door but currently still functioning correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn badly on edges close to cords
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror offside damaged, but not affecting the rear view

  12. Fail95,985 miles (+6,797)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,985 miles
    Test number
    778753064276
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure New silencer required (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn Nearside front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint excessively worn Offside front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAccident damage to offside rear door but currently still functioning correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn badly on edges close to cords
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror offside damaged, but not affecting the rear view

  13. Pass89,188 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,188 miles
    Test number
    679300027893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and worn to 2mm tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail89,187 miles (+6,448)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,187 miles
    Test number
    928043167723
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and worn to 2mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    741230268494
    • AdvisoryRear passengers seat missing at time of test

  16. Fail82,739 miles (+7,786)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    182535012988
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working Rears (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear passengers seat missing at time of test

  17. Pass74,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,953 miles
    Test number
    306672875091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail74,953 miles (+5,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,953 miles
    Test number
    735902675051
    • Repaired at testSeat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,253 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    137252344001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,251 miles (+6,806)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,251 miles
    Test number
    275301144021
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass62,445 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    759663843010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside obligatory rear view mirror secured with tape

  22. Fail62,445 miles (+7,197)7 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    167949233073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside obligatory rear view mirror secured with tape

  23. Pass55,248 miles (+4,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    55,248 miles
    Test number
    606046722045
    • NoteRear of rear seats not in uses

  24. Pass51,151 miles (+665)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,151 miles
    Test number
    409992231061
    • NoteRear registration plate delaminated
    • NoteTax disc affixed to centre of zone B of windscreen

  25. Pass50,486 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    523330430085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,160 miles (+4,294)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    502549129050
    • NoteRear registration plate faded

  27. Pass44,866 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    691972567284
    • NoteEmissions very slow to reach acceptable limits
    • NoteFront number plate fading

  28. Fail44,866 miles (+19)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,866 miles
    Test number
    701132767206
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteEmissions very slow to reach acceptable limits
    • NoteFront number plate fading

  29. Fail44,847 miles (+1,903)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,847 miles
    Test number
    980104357221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front brake pads quite low
    • NoteOffside rear & nearside front wheel brakes binding slightly
    • NoteStrong advise both front brake discs corroding
    • NoteStrong advise both rear brake pads very low
    • NoteStrong advise footbrake travel long

  30. Pass42,944 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,944 miles
    Test number
    313901356414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    721717355255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T897 FCW

Does T897 FCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T897 FCW expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T897 FCW?
The MOT on T897 FCW expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T897 FCW done?
T897 FCW was recorded at 110,834 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has T897 FCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 FCW has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T897 FCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T897 FCW find?
T897 FCW passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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