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P264 YCK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,658 mi
Last recorded74,658 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 YCK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 74,658 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated no vacuum operation (1.1.3 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits has major running issue (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning coming in and out possibly related to poor running (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 73,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corosion

Fail 30 Jun 2022 73,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corosion

Pass 12 Jul 2021 73,500 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s fr drop link rubber split

Fail 12 Jul 2021 73,500 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s fr drop link rubber split

Pass 15 Jul 2020 72,968 miles

slight lift at o/s fr strut

Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,968 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight lift at o/s fr strut

Pass 5 Jul 2019 72,312 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rubber damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fr flexis slightly deteriorated

o/s drop link slightly deteriorated

washer jets poor

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,290 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 71,269 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 70,408 miles

corrosion on o/s/f floor plan not within 30 cm of mounting point

ns washer inop

Fail 20 Jun 2016 70,408 miles

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

ns washer inop

Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,710 miles

corrosion on drivers footwell not within 30cm of mounting point

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 69,710 miles

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

corrosion on drivers footwell not within 30cm of mounting point

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,677 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

part of exhaust hanger corrode off,system still supported

Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,088 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 67,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,318 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 62,830 miles

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

ouer skin on middle box and back box corroded

power steering heavy at idle

slight fraying to osf seat belt

Pass 8 Jul 2009 61,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,831 miles

Exhaust system generally corroded and mounting points corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2008 59,831 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Exhaust system generally corroded and mounting points corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 57,140 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,941 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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P264 YCK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P264 YCK, 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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P264 YCK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 July 1997.

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