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P126 JCH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 JCH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 147,944 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs have excessive wear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis under passenger seat (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush excessive movment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis under drivers seat (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure mounting plate broke (1.9.3a)

Central exhaust system has corrosion along its length

Front cooling fan running constantly

Front temp gauge n/w

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm/drumstick has slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower arm rear bush has slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has major cracking of the tread area

Rear rear wiper missing blade edge

Pass 2 Jul 2016 139,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 1 Jul 2016 139,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all four tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 24 Aug 2015 135,931 miles

Front tyres starting to crack with age

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

Rear seat belts not checked no rear seats fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 135,931 miles

Front tyres starting to crack with age

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear seat belts not checked no rear seats fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 135,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 134,304 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)

Pass 22 May 2012 133,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 129,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning lamp on

hand brake return spring broken

Fail 23 May 2011 129,944 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag warning lamp on

hand brake return spring broken

Pass 28 Apr 2010 126,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 126,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 123,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 112,641 miles

middle seat belt slightly frayed. †brake pipes corroded. †n/s/f droplink slight wear. †front brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 101,973 miles

n/s/f tyre limits †

Pass 21 Sep 2005 90,945 miles

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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P126 JCH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P126 JCH, 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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P126 JCH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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