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P279 TFM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,291 mi
Last recorded13,291 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 TFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 13,291 miles

Battery went flat whilst carring out test

Front screen has damage in zone a just within test limit (at time of test)

Offside rear tyre both sidewalls in poor condition

Oil leak

Rear brake ferrels at chassis are corroded

Some play in steering coloum lower u.j

Fail 16 Mar 2011 13,290 miles

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

Battery went flat whilst carring out test

Front screen has damage in zone a just within test limit (at time of test)

Offside rear tyre both sidewalls in poor condition

Oil leak

Rear brake ferrels at chassis are corroded

Some play in steering coloum lower u.j

Pass 17 Mar 2010 129,603 miles

crack in front screen.oil leakd from engine and gearbox.o.s.r tyre perished.rear exhaust box clamp missing.o.s inner cv boot split.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 129,603 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

crack in front screen.oil leakd from engine and gearbox.o.s.r tyre perished.rear exhaust box clamp missing.o.s inner cv boot split.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 129,353 miles

o.s.f tyre worn inner edge.n.s.r tyre has been run flat

Pass 12 Mar 2008 121,373 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 118,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 114,571 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 114,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

center row near side and cenre seats are in the wrong positions .

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage off side front tyre outer side wall.

exhaust corrosion.

off and near side rear shockabsorbers are weak.

off side rear tyre is perished with deep splits and worn to the minimum tread depth.

parking brake travel.

spare wheel and carrier missing.

sunvisor strip stuck to swept areas of front screen.

undershield fitted.

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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P279 TFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P279 TFM, 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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P279 TFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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