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P275 AAM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,841 mi
Last recorded153,841 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 AAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 153,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak. Corossion to o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 27 Jun 2017 153,841 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working all three (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak. Corossion to o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Jun 2016 144,392 miles

front exhaust rubber deteriorated

steering rack inner join has play

Fail 8 Jun 2016 144,391 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust rubber deteriorated

steering rack inner join has play

Pass 3 Jun 2015 135,889 miles

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

front exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

tested as a 4 seater

Fail 3 Jun 2015 135,889 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

tested as a 4 seater

Pass 9 Jun 2014 128,070 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 128,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,293 miles

rearmost seatbelts not tested

Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,092 miles

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

front exhaust rubber deteriorating

tested as a 4 seater

Fail 12 Jun 2012 114,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

front exhaust rubber deteriorating

tested as a 4 seater

Pass 8 Jun 2011 108,258 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 108,253 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,662 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 102,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,402 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 98,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,903 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,903 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 89,068 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 85,070 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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P275 AAM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P275 AAM, 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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P275 AAM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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