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P253 PBA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,437 mi
Last recorded128,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 PBA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 128,437 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 128,437 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 125,725 miles

power steering pipe leaking oil

thorn in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 125,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

power steering pipe leaking oil

thorn in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2007 118,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 112,127 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s/f sill showing signs of accident damage

wheels trims fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect front discs and pads

Fail 8 Sep 2006 112,032 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear flexi brake ferrules corroded

front and rear inner wheel arch covers fitted unable to fully inspect

o/s/f sill showing signs of accident damage and corrosion

wheel trims fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect front and rear brake discs and pads

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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P253 PBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P253 PBA, 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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P253 PBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 June 1997.

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