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P251 CDF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,144 mi
Last recorded126,144 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 CDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 121,834 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 117,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system rusted (7.1.2)

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 3 Nov 2015 117,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system rusted (7.1.2)

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 6 Nov 2014 112,985 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 112,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,809 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,809 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 106,155 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 106,150 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,675 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,675 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,250 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 94,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,156 miles

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

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

both door mirror glasses cracked

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,039 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 85,039 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,206 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 82,203 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 78,270 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 71,935 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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P251 CDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P251 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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P251 CDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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