MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,682 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s/f inner c/v pot joint gaiter split into
Oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s/f inner pot joint gaiter split
Oil leak
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
metal brake pipes getting corroded
off side front anti roll bar link gaiter split
reverse lights not working
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
metal brake pipes getting corroded
no reverse lights
off side front anti roll bar link gaiter split
off side rear flasher going white
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P31 EBW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P31 EBW, 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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What year was P31 EBW registered?
P31 EBW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P31 EBW safe to buy?
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