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P210 VNK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

226,834 mi
Last recorded226,834 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 VNK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 226,834 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 221,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 221,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges and perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 216,035 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 216,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 213,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Fail 27 May 2014 213,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge and on legal limit

Pass 30 May 2013 211,638 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing one edges

Fail 29 May 2013 211,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing one edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 202,155 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 194,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 10 May 2011 194,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 187,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 181,919 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F --N/S/F tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 4 Jun 2009 181,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F --N/S/F tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 177,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2008 177,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2007 170,177 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 170,137 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 163,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 163,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P210 VNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P210 VNK, 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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P210 VNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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