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P294 TLG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,446 mi
Last recorded147,446 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 TLG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 147,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside front outside sill damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2015 147,439 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

offside front outside sill damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2014 142,623 miles

offside front outer sill is damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2014 142,621 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front outer sill is damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2013 137,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear heat shield corroded / insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2013 137,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear heat shield corroded / insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 134,214 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 134,214 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,184 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,600 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 123,580 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 116,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 108,524 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 98,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 89,572 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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P294 TLG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P294 TLG, 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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P294 TLG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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