MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,993 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brakes ; both rear brake hoses , ferrules corroded
Brakes ; front to rear pipes corroded
Brekes ; imbalance on front brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seats ; movement drivers seat mechanism & n/s/r seat back rest
Tyres ; o/s/f tread balding on inner edge
Tyres ; o/s/f valve stem perished
Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
car battery insecure
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Coolant leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight fault both horn buttons
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P199 XFW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P199 XFW, 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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P199 XFW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 1997.
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