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P165 BEL

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

253,930 mi
Last recorded253,930 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 BEL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 253,930 miles

all four indicators white light

battery slightly loose

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

rear coil springs corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2013 253,911 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all four indicators white light

battery slightly loose

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear inner sidelight not working

rear coil springs corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2012 244,352 miles

Bonnet lever not operating

Fail 13 Aug 2012 244,333 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Bonnet lever not operating

Pass 13 May 2011 237,468 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 232,947 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 May 2009 227,892 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake pads worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2009 227,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake pads worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Apr 2008 223,422 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 8 May 2007 216,605 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 216,605 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 209,312 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 209,317 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P165 BEL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P165 BEL, 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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P165 BEL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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