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P178 NLF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,261 mi
Last recorded154,261 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 NLF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 154,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 153,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 151,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 151,105 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 148,958 miles

offside front tyre tread getting low inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 147,942 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 147,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 145,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 142,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 135,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear disc slightly distorted

Fail 2 Apr 2008 135,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear disc slightly distorted

Pass 24 Jul 2007 120,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 120,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 105,893 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 105,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P178 NLF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P178 NLF, 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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P178 NLF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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