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P31 CNP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,875 mi
Last recorded141,875 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 CNP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 141,875 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 141,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,564 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2015 131,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2014 131,296 miles

Oil leak

front section of exhaust poor condition

serpintine belt out of adjustment

Fail 15 Mar 2014 131,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front section of exhaust poor condition

serpintine drive belt out of adjustment

Pass 10 May 2013 129,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust in poor condition -------os door mirror in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2012 127,467 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os door mirror in poor condition -----front exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2011 126,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

os door mirror in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2010 125,103 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os door mirror in poor condition

starter noisy

Pass 14 May 2009 124,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

all three wipers in poor condition

os door mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 121,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

starter noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2007 116,479 miles

advisories as of test number - 161995857180

Fail 4 Jun 2007 116,457 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

starter noisy

Pass 4 May 2006 110,941 miles

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

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

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

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

boot lamps not working

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

emissions slightly smokey

pollen filter choked

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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P31 CNP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P31 CNP, 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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P31 CNP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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