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P189 VNY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,738 mi
Last recorded220,738 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 VNY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 220,738 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 220,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 215,529 miles

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

Movement in front anti roll bar mounts

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering belt slips on full lock

Pass 23 Nov 2010 215,529 miles

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

Movement in front anti roll bar mounts

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering belt slips on full lock

Pass 26 Nov 2009 210,547 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 210,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 205,641 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes

Front tyres look like they are diectional tread pattern but no markings on sidewall

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Nov 2008 205,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2007 200,232 miles

No centre seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre low on tread & has nail in it

Rear brake pads look low

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Nov 2007 200,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

No centre seat fitted at time of test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre low on tread & has nail in it

Rear brake pads look low

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Nov 2006 192,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 192,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P189 VNY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P189 VNY, 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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P189 VNY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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