MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,212 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
airbag lamp on
middle exhaust corroded
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
airbag lamp on
middle exhaust corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear of rear seats not fitted at time of test
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear of rear seats not fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
not all seat belts checked due to child seats
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
not all seat belts checked due to child seats
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre middle seatbelt slightly scuffed
exaust starting to get rusty
slight play in both front top suspension mounts
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P272 DPC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P272 DPC, 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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P272 DPC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 1997.
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