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P214 GMS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,804 mi
Last recorded185,804 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 GMS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 185,804 miles

Horn button covers missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear seat not fitted

Slight play in steering column

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 May 2011 185,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Horn button covers missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear seat not fitted

Slight play in steering column

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 176,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 176,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 169,364 miles

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

b oth front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside door mirrior loose

rear brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

sills shows signs of corrosion

slight play in top strut mounts and slightly corroded under bonnet

Fail 15 Apr 2009 169,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

b oth front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside door mirrior loose

rear brake pipes shows signs of corrosion

sills shows signs of corrosion

slight play in top strut mounts and slightly corroded under bonnet

Pass 8 Apr 2008 154,798 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 154,798 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 142,745 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 142,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 134,007 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 134,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P214 GMS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Purple 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 P214 GMS, 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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P214 GMS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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