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P392 LWK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,944 mi
Last recorded100,944 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 LWK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 100,944 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 100,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,952 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O/S Front brake slight binding

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 98,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O/S Front brake slight binding

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake hoses outer rubber perrishing

steering rack gaiters perrishing

Fail 29 Nov 2013 96,289 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front brake hoses outer rubber perrishing

steering rack gaiters perrishing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 93,801 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front mc pherson strut top caps corroded

heat shield loose on cat

osr lamp full of water

Fail 22 Nov 2012 93,801 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front mc pherson strut top caps corroded

heat shield loose on cat

osr lamp full of water

Pass 13 Dec 2011 91,063 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf tyreslight buldge in sidewall

osf lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 10 Dec 2011 91,063 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

osf lower ball joint gaiter split

osf tyre slight buldge in sidewall

osf wiper rubber torn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,385 miles

n/side seatbelt of centre row , checked with child seat in place

o/side lower steering swivel gaiter split

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2010 88,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust joint loose

n/side seatbelt of centre row , checked with child seat in place

o/side lower steering swivel gaiter split

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Fail 4 Dec 2009 84,737 miles

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

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

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

osf ball joint gaiter torn

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Dec 2009 84,737 miles

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

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

osf ball joint gaiter torn

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,352 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,317 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 74,002 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 73,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 67,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 67,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 65,158 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Dec 2005 65,158 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P392 LWK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 P392 LWK, 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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P392 LWK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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