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P249 CDF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,425 mi
Last recorded136,425 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 CDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,425 miles

Corrosion to chassis and outriggers

Emissions slow to reach limits

Nearside front tyre small bulge - suggest replace

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn near limit

Offside mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Tested with no rear passenger seats fitted

Tested with no rear passenger seats fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 133,920 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Corrosion to sills and outriggers

Exhaust corroded

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre worn edge

Offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,463 miles

stone chip to windscreen not in drivers veiw

Fail 29 May 2014 130,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to body

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses perishing

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorating

oil leak

rear lamp lenses damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2014 130,423 miles

damage to body

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses perishing

nearside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorating

oil leak

rear lamp lenses damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2013 129,020 miles

both rear lamp lenses damaged

damage to windscreen

emissions fluctuation

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

rear number plate deteriorated

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,732 miles

nearside rear lamp lense damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing near limit

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated - suggest replace

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,341 miles

exhaust system and mounting brackets badly corroded

offside front tyre badly worn edge and near limit - suggest replace

rear exhaust box clamp missing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2010 116,876 miles

both front tyres worn edges - nearside front sidewall damage - suggest replace

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

centre exhaust mount broken - exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Jun 2009 111,941 miles

driveshaft joints slight noisy

rear lamp lenses damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers slpit slight smearing

Pass 13 Jun 2008 107,810 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 107,801 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 102,831 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 102,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,455 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

small blow centre exhaust joint

tested with FOUR passenger seats fitted

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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P249 CDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P249 CDF, 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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P249 CDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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