MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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