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P352 HFL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,998 mi
Last recorded169,998 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 HFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 169,998 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 169,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 156,876 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr light lens broken

Fail 13 Jun 2011 156,876 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr light lens broken

Pass 10 Jun 2010 144,255 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose corroded

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,192 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 131,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn switch faulty

nearside front door inner handle insecure

rear no/plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2008 117,250 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges in raised tread area

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2007 105,318 miles

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

horn swith damger

o/s/r leans damger

Fail 19 Jun 2007 105,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

horn swith damger

o/s/r leans damger

Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P352 HFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P352 HFL, 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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P352 HFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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