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P164 NAR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,438 mi
Last recorded135,438 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 NAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,438 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears including flexy ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

bracket off kat body

rear tyres perishing-10 yrs old

Fail 31 Mar 2016 135,438 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears including flexy ferrules (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only button stiff (3.1.2)

bracket off kat body

rear tyres perishing-10 yrs old

Pass 15 Apr 2015 134,218 miles

exhaust bracket off front pipe

Pass 11 Apr 2014 132,652 miles

centre exhaust bracket no longer attached to exaust but still suported buy others

oil level very low

Fail 7 Apr 2014 132,635 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket no longer attached to exaust but still suported buy others

oil level very low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 130,252 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 130,252 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 130,231 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear silencer sleeve v. rusty ? not reuseable

Pass 12 Apr 2012 127,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 124,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre row, cente seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 13 Apr 2011 124,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

centre row, cente seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 19 Apr 2010 122,169 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 122,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

two seats missing at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,221 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low brake performance pass

offside front roll bar link lower boot split

slight wear to nearside rear top shockabsorber bush

Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 82,561 miles

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

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

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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P164 NAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P164 NAR, 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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P164 NAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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