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P282 MVW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,836 mi
Last recorded146,836 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 MVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 146,836 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 146,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 140,641 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 132,942 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 132,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 May 2008 126,557 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 28 May 2008 126,557 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 112,792 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 112,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 100,577 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 100,577 miles

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

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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P282 MVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P282 MVW, 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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P282 MVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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