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P326 UGK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,254 mi
Last recorded237,254 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 UGK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 237,254 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 220,511 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 200,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 192,617 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (GREASE COVERED) ENGINE/TRANS LEAKS.

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATED. GREASE EXPELLED N/S REAR INNER HUB,N/S REAR W/BEARING POSS NOISY SLIGHT M/MENT (ROTATING W/TRIMS.)

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

WASHERS O/S FOR ATTENTION. REAR SILENCER FLANGE BRACKET BROKEN. CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED/SLIGHT HOLE.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 192,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (GREASE COVERED) ENGINE/TRANS LEAKS.

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES DETERIORATED. GREASE EXPELLED N/S REAR INNER HUB,N/S REAR W/BEARING POSS NOISY SLIGHT M/MENT (ROTATING W/TRIMS.)

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

WASHERS O/S FOR ATTENTION. REAR SILENCER FLANGE BRACKET BROKEN. CENTRE SILENCER CORRODED/SLIGHT HOLE.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 182,929 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 182,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 172,529 miles

rear silencer clamp split. †centre silencer corroded. †rear dampers sleeves corroded. †n/s front damper slight misting of oil.

right hand horn switch u/s. †n/s front s/belt slow to retract. †o/s front tyre sidewall slight damage. †o/s front brake pipe (two places) corroded. †oil leaks,

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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P326 UGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P326 UGK, 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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P326 UGK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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