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P191 LYA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

254,646 mi
Last recorded254,646 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 LYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 254,646 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 252,398 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 252,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 249,650 miles

Both rear damper shrouds deteriorated

Exhaust brackets corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 2 Aug 2013 246,683 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Middle exhaust starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 246,224 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear lens broken...but no white light to rear.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 246,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear lens broken...but no white light to rear.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 243,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside horn button wobbly.

Pass 23 Dec 2010 241,165 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 237,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 228,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 211,810 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2006 196,243 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 183,947 miles

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

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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P191 LYA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P191 LYA, 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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P191 LYA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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