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P39 MWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,326 mi
Last recorded80,326 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 MWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 80,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

nearside front tyre has sufrace cracks

Fail 7 May 2014 80,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sufrace cracks

Pass 9 May 2013 77,139 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 77,128 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 71,620 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded

both rear tyres and off side front badly cracked almost showing cords, 215/60 15

Fail 28 May 2012 71,615 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust system badly corroded

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

both rear tyres and off side front badly cracked almost showing cords, 215/60 15

Pass 4 May 2011 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 May 2011 68,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,872 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,872 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,141 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 61,264 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 58,477 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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P39 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P39 MWC, 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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P39 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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