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P237 VNK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

247,519 mi
Last recorded247,519 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 VNK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 247,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

chip in screen,edge of zone A!

front lower sills squashed,offside badly corroded!!!!!

front suspension wishbone rear bushes deteriorated,play becoming excessive nearside!

judder nearside rear brake

nearside front seatbelt becoming badly frayed!

nearside front tyre worn low edges!

nearside rear trailing arm corroded,almost to excess!!!!!

nearside rear tyre worn low around inner tread,"flatspots" also!!

offside & nearside rear brake pipes becoming very rusty!

Pass 15 Jul 2008 220,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

only one horn button working

Fail 1 Jul 2008 212,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

only one horn button working

Pass 11 Aug 2007 170,675 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Aug 2007 170,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 170,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 119,352 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 119,245 miles

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

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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P237 VNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P237 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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P237 VNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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