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P108 TGC

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

137,788 mi
Last recorded137,788 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 TGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 137,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shock shrouds corroded

emissions at idle 0.71 fast idle 0.61

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

outer casing mid silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 137,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear shock shrouds corroded

emissions at idle 0.71 fast idle 0.61

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

outer casing mid silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 135,272 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2009 130,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 130,731 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 123,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn button cover missing

Fail 10 Dec 2008 123,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn button cover missing

Pass 14 Dec 2007 113,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

horn button damaged but working

off side mirror damaged but clear

Fail 14 Dec 2007 113,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

horn button damaged but working

off side mirror damaged but clear

Pass 4 Jan 2007 103,297 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wipers not clearing right hand side of windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers not clearing right hand side of windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,273 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 95,273 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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P108 TGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc 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 P108 TGC, 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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P108 TGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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