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P121 HOP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,453 mi
Last recorded191,453 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 HOP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 191,453 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear metal brake pipes corroded???

slight play in o/s steering arm???

Pass 24 Aug 2009 191,453 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded???

slight play in o/s steering arm???

Pass 22 Aug 2008 168,389 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 148,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 148,567 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 140,670 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 140,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jan 2006 138,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nsf lower ball joint rubber split

front and rear discs worn

front and rear pads low

osf inner rack joint worn and has play. border line pass and advise.

various oil leaks

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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P121 HOP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P121 HOP, 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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What year was P121 HOP registered?

P121 HOP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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