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P171 RTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 92,542 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,293 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 7 Jun 2018 91,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 31 May 2017 88,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2017 88,325 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 85,232 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 85,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 82,160 miles

Downpipe bracket broken- not insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 28 May 2015 82,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Downpipe bracket broken- not insecure

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,356 miles

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)

centre and rear exhaust boxes rusted

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,518 miles

Both door mirrors broken, held on with tape

Exhaust centre section corroded but not blowing yet

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 74,518 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Both door mirrors broken, held on with tape

Exhaust centre section corroded but not blowing yet

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,147 miles

offside fron wiper link slightly lose

surface corrision on offside front door

Fail 6 Jun 2012 71,147 miles

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

offside fron wiper link slightly lose

surface corrision on offside front door

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,470 miles

offside front door slightly rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,416 miles

offside and nearside front door mirror cover slightly lose and small cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,697 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,956 miles

Exhaust System In poor Condition & Both Securing Clamps Are Corroded/Broken Away, Exhaust Is Still Secure.

Front Inner Brake Pad's Look Low

N/S/R Seat Missing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,955 miles

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

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

Exhaust System In poor Condition & Both Securing Clamps Are Corroded/Broken Away, Exhaust Is Still Secure.

Front Inner Brake Pad's Look Low

N/S/R Seat Missing

Fail 31 May 2007 44,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 44,815 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 40,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,362 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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P171 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P171 RTW, 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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P171 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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