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P424 VHU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 VHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,906 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s Macpherson struts> Condition - have movement at the upper attachment close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2016 88,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s Macpherson struts> Condition - have movement at the upper attachment close to limit

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,141 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment.

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,871 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s sill corroded

o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

rear metal brake pipes corroded, could not see under clips

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,982 miles

foot brake has long travel

metal brake pipes have been covered in gease

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

Pass 5 Jan 2012 105,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2010 97,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses deteriorated

steering has movment found on side to side rock of road wheel

Pass 29 Dec 2009 91,697 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn / deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

exhaust has a leak of exhaust gases

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated, replacement may soon be needed

n/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

o/s/f door mirror glass damaged

o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

Pass 23 May 2009 87,130 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn / deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2008 79,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn / perished

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,486 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 68,078 miles

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

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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P424 VHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P424 VHU, 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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P424 VHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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