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P317 UWW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,000 mi
Last recorded160,000 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 UWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 160,000 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 152,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rearbrake pads very low.front brake hoses perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2012 152,138 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rearbrake pads very low.front brake hoses perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 144,825 miles

play nearside trackrod end .centre exhaust rusting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 137,348 miles

both front rubber brake hoses perishing and offside twisted . centre exhaust rusting

Fail 2 Mar 2010 137,348 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front rubber brake hoses perishing and offside twisted . centre exhaust rusting

Pass 10 Mar 2009 131,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 122,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 122,721 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 115,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 115,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 108,588 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 108,588 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes cracked and perished

small cut in o/s rear tyre outter side wall not down to cord

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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P317 UWW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P317 UWW, 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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P317 UWW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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