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P118 LKO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

148,001 mi
Last recorded148,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 LKO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 148,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2019 148,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 145,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 142,937 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 142,937 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2016 140,217 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

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

Oil leak ()

Rear both tyres in poor condition

engine undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 136,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 136,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 133,688 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 133,580 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear seats incorrectly fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 130,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut n/s front tyre not through to core

Pass 2 Jul 2013 130,181 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cut n/s front tyre not through to core

Pass 2 Jul 2012 125,602 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 125,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 120,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 116,644 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 116,597 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/rear side light not working in cluster.

rear o/s reversing light and fog light lenses slightly broken.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 113,593 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 113,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 109,906 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 109,885 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 107,210 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 106,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 99,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 99,001 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P118 LKO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P118 LKO, 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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P118 LKO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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