MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,977 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs worn
Non obligatory mirror damaged
all metal brake pipes rusting
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
All brake pipes rusted
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
tail gate stop lamp not working
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P178 UPP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 UPP, 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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What year was P178 UPP registered?
P178 UPP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P178 UPP safe to buy?
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