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P154 RMB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,378 mi
Last recorded130,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 RMB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 130,378 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

slight blow on exhaust middle box

Fail 29 Jul 2011 130,378 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

both rear tyres low on tread

slight blow on exhaust middle box

Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,174 miles

both rear tyres low on tread 3mm

chips in windscreen

nsr metal brake pipe from rear flexy starting to corrode

slight blow on exhaust middle box

slight lift in nearside front top strut mount

Fail 23 Jul 2010 127,174 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

both rear tyres low on tread 3mm

chips in windscreen

nsr metal brake pipe from rear flexy starting to corrode

slight blow on exhaust middle box

slight lift in nearside front top strut mount

Pass 3 Aug 2009 121,561 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 121,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing.

engine undertray fitted.

oil leak.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 116,378 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear outer light cluster slightly damaged, not showing white light.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 116,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

nearside rear outer light cluster slightly damaged, not showing white light.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 110,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt twisted

scuttle pannel tray missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 105,018 miles

crack in rear box & blow

Pass 21 Jan 2006 103,788 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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P154 RMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P154 RMB, 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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P154 RMB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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