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P104 BRU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,628 mi
Last recorded54,628 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 BRU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front top suspention plates rusty

nearside & offside outer sills rusted

rear axle rusty

rear shockabsobers badly rusted

rear springs rusty

rear suspention components badly rusted

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2012 54,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front top suspention plates rusty

nearside & offside outer sills rusted

rear axle rusty

rear shockabsobers badly rusted

rear springs rusty

rear suspention components badly rusted

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,921 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

under side of vehicle heavily rusted on suspension components & body work. front disc faces rusted

Fail 9 Sep 2011 84,921 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

front and rear brake disc faces badley rusted, under side of vehicle and suspension components heavily rusted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,748 miles

brake discs are corroded & some brake judder

Fail 7 Sep 2010 83,748 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake discs are corroded & some brake judder

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,159 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 82,144 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

o/s/f abs ring has snapped

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,573 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 80,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,454 miles

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

catylist heatshield broken

handbrake cables corroded at mountings

power steering pipes corroded at steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2006 75,003 miles

Near-side front tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off-side front tyre starting to perish.

Off-side wasker jet weak, omly just reaches screen.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight oil leak from rear axle, possibly propshaft seal. †

Fail 8 Jul 2006 75,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Off-side washer jet weak, only just reaches windscreen.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front tyre perishing.

Slight oil leak from rear axle, possibly propshaft seal.

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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P104 BRU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc 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 P104 BRU, 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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P104 BRU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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