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P243 RAH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

329,073 mi
Last recorded329,073 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 RAH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 329,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rack boot lose

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 322,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner sill damaged

No reverse lights not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 322,760 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner sill damaged

No reverse lights not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 315,220 miles

Sill covers fitted

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 305,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 288,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 284,041 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front discs corroded and worn

Nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Oil leaks present

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2018 284,040 miles

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system corroded

Front discs corroded and worn

Nearside rear tyre cracked in tread

Oil leaks present

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 272,737 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 262,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 249,344 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 233,405 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 221,341 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light

exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2013 221,196 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light

exhaust system corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 203,593 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 189,053 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 189,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 173,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 159,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

cover sills fitted

rear bumper loose

Fail 2 Mar 2009 159,511 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

cover sills fitted

rear bumper loose

Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 128,561 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 119,145 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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P243 RAH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P243 RAH, 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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P243 RAH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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