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P406 WTL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,832 mi
Last recorded87,832 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 WTL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 87,832 miles

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

oil level low

Fail 10 May 2018 87,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer sidewall

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

oil level low

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,930 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Offside rear shock absorber outer casing has become corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake pads are wearing thin

Slight play in offside front antiroll-bar drop link

Slight play in offside front track rod end balljoint

Pass 12 May 2016 80,957 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 May 2015 78,326 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2015 78,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2014 74,433 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

front brake hoses perished

Pass 11 May 2013 70,228 miles

both sides front tyres heavily worn on edges reccomend replacement asap

Pass 14 May 2012 65,964 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)

nearside rear light lens damage

Fail 9 May 2012 65,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

nearside rear light lens damage

Pass 10 May 2011 64,113 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 64,052 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 62,035 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre sidewalls perishing

nearside rear inner light lense slightly damaged

steering rack and drive shaft gaiters perishing

Pass 8 May 2009 59,135 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded and scored

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

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge and side wall badly cracked

Offside front brake hose perished

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2009 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs badly corroded and scored

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

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge and side wall badly cracked

Offside front brake hose perished

Offside front wiper blade split

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2008 55,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,198 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise two nails in rear tyre o/side.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,191 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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P406 WTL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P406 WTL, 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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P406 WTL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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