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P306 LBD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 LBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,697 miles

centre & rear exhaust corroded & slight blow

front chassis legs corroding

front number plate deteriorated

front to centre junction brake pipe corroded

n/s/ mirror glass damaged

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f drop link boot splitting

o/s/f tyre 2.5 mm tread

play in o/s roll bar drop link

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2013 102,253 miles

both front inicators fading

exhaust system corroding/poor condition

front brake discs corroding and worn on inner face

front exhaust bracket snapped

front number plate deteriorating

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on both edges

n/s/r shock absorber has misting of oil

o/s and n/s front chassis legs corroding

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corroding

windscreen chipped zone 'A'

Fail 3 Dec 2013 102,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front inicators fading

exhaust system corroding/poor condition

front brake discs corroding and worn on inner face

front exhaust bracket snapped

front number plate deteriorating

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on both edges

n/s/r shock absorber has misting of oil

o/s and n/s front chassis legs corroding

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f tyre worn to 3.5mm

windscreen chipped zone 'A'

Pass 11 Mar 2013 99,992 miles

both fron windscreen wipers splitting

both front indicator bulbs fading

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

front number plate fading

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f exhaust mounting corroding

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to crack

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement

o/s/f exhaust mounting snapped

small crack in windscreen

Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,991 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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

both fron windscreen wipers splitting

both front indicator bulbs fading

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

front number plate fading

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f exhaust mounting corroding

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

o/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake pipe starting to crack

o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight movement

o/s/f exhaust mounting snapped

small crack in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,503 miles

centre & rear exhaust poor condition

front exhaust support bracket snapped

front metal brake pipes to comp valve corroded

front number plate deteriorating

front wishbone rear bushes peeling away

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s centre seat child seat fitted

o/s mirror repaired with tape

o/s track rod end boot split

slight play in steering rack arms

stone chip on windscreen

unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 30 Nov 2011 97,503 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

centre & rear exhaust poor condition

front exhaust support bracket snapped

front metal brake pipes to comp valve corroded

front number plate deteriorating

front wishbone rear bushes peeling away

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s centre seat child seat fitted

o/s mirror repaired with tape

o/s track rod end boot split

slight play in steering rack arms

stone chip on windscreen

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 2 Nov 2010 94,515 miles

both rear brake pipe corroding

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate faded

n/s mirror glass smashed

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2010 94,515 miles

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

both rear brake pipe corroding

exhaust system in poor condition

front number plate faded

n/s mirror glass smashed

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2009 91,552 miles

chip in windscreen

front exhaust metal mounting bracket corroding

front number plate slightly faded

front to rear brake pipe and both rear brake pipes corroding

n/s mirror cracked...o/s mirror has slight damage

Fail 30 Nov 2009 91,552 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly faded

chip in windscreen

front exhaust metal mounting bracket corroding

front to rear brake pipe and both rear brake pipes corroding

n/s mirror cracked...o/s mirror has slight damage

Pass 2 Jun 2008 86,079 miles

crack in windscreen

n/s door mirror glass smashed

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroding

o/s door mirror is slightly damaged

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,205 miles

both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear seat belts have been getting caught in the dooor there is slight damage to them if they get any worse they will fail next year

n/s front tyre is in poor condition

o/s outer cv gaitor has a pin hloe and is in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2006 76,142 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 76,142 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P306 LBD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P306 LBD, 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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P306 LBD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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