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P236 TWK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

173,830 mi
Last recorded173,830 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 TWK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 173,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning lamp on

slight play in steering column top mounting

Fail 20 Mar 2012 173,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag warning lamp on

slight play in steering column top mounting

Pass 2 Apr 2011 164,696 miles

air bag lamp on

f/n/s track rod end rubber cover split

f/o/s anti-roll bar rubber cover split

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 164,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag lamp on

f/n/s track rod end rubber cover split

f/o/s anti-roll bar rubber cover split

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 154,919 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

f/o/s anti-roll bar rubber cover split

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 154,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

f/o/s anti-roll bar rubber cover split

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2009 147,435 miles

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust centre box blowing

n/s/r tyre starting to crack[215/60/15h]

temp warning light on

Fail 4 Mar 2008 136,450 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 136,450 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 128,289 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 118,385 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 118,385 miles

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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P236 TWK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P236 TWK, 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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P236 TWK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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