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P204 NLW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,583 mi
Last recorded136,583 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 NLW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 136,583 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear exhaust mounts missing and insecure but exhaust still supported

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,919 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 129,004 miles

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

Slight play in steering columbe top mounting

Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,004 miles

Slight play in steering columbe top mounting

Pass 4 Jul 2013 122,372 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

off side and near side front brake flexys slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,499 miles

o/s center seat missing

Fail 27 Mar 2012 112,499 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s center seat missing

Pass 4 Apr 2011 107,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,019 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 104,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,095 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 93,095 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,249 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 82,249 miles

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

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

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

1xbroken horn button

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

lower arm bushes perishing slightly

rear exhaust clamp missing. exhaust not loose

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,959 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE TARNISHED-OK FOR THIS YEAR-REQUIRES REPLACING

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,813 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT

CENTRE SILENCER CORRODID

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSHES PERISHED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSHES SPLIT

REAR SILENCER EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

RIGHT HAND HORN PUSH BUTTON MISSING

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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P204 NLW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P204 NLW, 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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P204 NLW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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