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P255 MPO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,691 mi
Last recorded170,691 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 MPO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2011 170,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

front anti roll bar link joint dust covers split

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both brake lights dull

child seat fitted to offside rear of vehicle at time of test unable to check seat belt fully

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

offside rear seat removed at time of test

some brake pipes light corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2010 161,587 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 154,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 148,265 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and just legal

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and just legal

Fail 10 Nov 2008 148,265 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and just legal

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and just legal

Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,529 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 13 Nov 2007 141,529 miles

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

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Nov 2006 135,106 miles

both front tyre tread patterns getting low

near side rear tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 17 Nov 2006 135,106 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre tread patterns getting low

near side rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 16 Nov 2005 128,101 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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P255 MPO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P255 MPO, 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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P255 MPO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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