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P109 AWL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,009 mi
Last recorded147,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 AWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 147,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn button covers missing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear seat folded away

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust box loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 136,865 miles

Both front brake hoses perished/cracking

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front lower arm bush split

Offside front lower arm bush cracked

Play in both front track rod ends

Rear exhaust joint loose

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 17 May 2014 136,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stone chips in windscreen

Rear exhaust joint loose

Both front brake hoses perished/cracking

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front lower arm bush split

Offside front lower arm bush cracked

Play in both front track rod ends

Pass 5 Jun 2013 127,428 miles

Both front brake hoses are cracking

Os front lower arm bush is in poor condition

Os rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

Stone chip in screen

Fail 31 May 2013 127,427 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake hoses are cracking

Os front lower arm bush is in poor condition

Os rear brake pipe is becoming corroded

Stone chip in screen

Pass 11 May 2012 120,850 miles

battery insecure

both front brake hoses starting to crack

os rear tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

os rear uoter brake pipe becoming corroded

os washer jet poor does no hit screen

stone chip in screen

Fail 11 May 2012 120,848 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

battery insecure

both front brake hoses starting to crack

os rear tyre wearing on extreme inner edge

os rear uoter brake pipe becoming corroded

os washer jet poor does no hit screen

stone chip in screen

Fail 14 May 2011 115,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise full brake inspection - pads appear low but unable to perform full visual check

Pass 14 May 2011 115,459 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise full brake inspection - pads appear low but unable to perform full visual check

Pass 22 May 2010 107,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

front wipers split

tracking

Pass 30 May 2009 99,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2008 88,439 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links in poor condition

both front brake hoses in poor condition

near side rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 21 Apr 2007 79,049 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 78,902 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s rear inner side light not working

rear brake pipes going rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2006 68,468 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 68,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P109 AWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P109 AWL, 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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P109 AWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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