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P132 LTF

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

208,622 mi
Last recorded208,622 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 LTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 208,622 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 203,685 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 203,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 196,277 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 196,276 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 188,205 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 188,196 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

alternator belt noisey

exhaust noisey

Pass 26 Apr 2011 178,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 178,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 166,235 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 166,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 157,069 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 146,961 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 146,961 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2007 129,636 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 113,365 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 113,312 miles

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

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

both rear seats removed from vehicle

front registration plate cracked

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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P132 LTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P132 LTF, 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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P132 LTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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