CarVerify

Free Car Check

P250 HHH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,653 mi
Last recorded155,653 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 HHH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 155,653 miles

fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 16 Apr 2009 155,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

fall performance of front brakes is just acceptable

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre close to legal tread depth limit

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2008 141,789 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in tread of o/s/r tyre

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 3 Mar 2008 141,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in tread of o/s/r tyre

slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 16 Jan 2007 127,704 miles

both front tyres close to legal tread depth limit

n/s wiper blade splitting

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

srs light on

Fail 11 Jan 2007 127,536 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to legal tread depth limit

n/s wiper blade splitting

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

srs light on

Fail 11 Jan 2007 127,536 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres close to legal tread depth limit on inner edges

brake fluid level on minimum

n/s wiper blade splitting

slight play in o/s/f strut top mounting

srs light on

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,292 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 114,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2005 100,452 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
Full Ford Galaxy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P250 HHH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P250 HHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P250 HHH?

You can check the full history of P250 HHH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P250 HHH registered?

P250 HHH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is P250 HHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 HHH shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P250 HHH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P250 HHH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.