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P303 UWS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,518 mi
Last recorded173,518 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 UWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 173,518 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 167,300 miles

front tyres wearing low

grease around o/s/f cv gaiter

honeycomb effect on both number plates

Pass 26 Mar 2010 161,524 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 161,517 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Mar 2009 155,094 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

brake pads slight wear front and rear

slight damage to o/s front outer sill

Fail 26 Mar 2009 155,030 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

brake pads slight wear front and rear

slight damage to o/s front outer sill

Pass 19 Mar 2008 148,364 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 148,351 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 141,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 141,457 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight leak to front exhaust section

Pass 30 Mar 2006 134,870 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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P303 UWS 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 63.6%.

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 P303 UWS, 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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P303 UWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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