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P329 XWR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,513 mi
Last recorded132,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 XWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 132,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 129,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 129,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 124,809 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 124,805 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 120,211 miles

n/s/f tyrcracking inner wall

Fail 12 Jul 2012 120,181 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyrcracking inner wall

Pass 13 Jul 2011 1,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 111,197 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on side wall

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 98,376 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 98,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 91,863 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,389 miles

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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P329 XWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P329 XWR, 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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P329 XWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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