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P438 VBH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,070 mi
Last recorded206,070 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 VBH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 206,070 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre +rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded

front number plate slight damage

front offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust joint clamp rusted

rear shock absorbers covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Fail 7 Jun 2012 205,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre +rear exhaust boxes outer covers corroded

front number plate slight damage

front offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust joint clamp rusted

rear shock absorbers covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 14 Jun 2011 192,002 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

front number plate slight damage

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

rear shock absorbers covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2010 177,716 miles

air bag lamp on

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

front brakes slight distorsion

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear exhaust clamp rusted

rear shock absorbers covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Fail 21 Jun 2010 177,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag lamp on

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

front brakes slight distorsion

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear exhaust clamp rusted

rear shock absorbers covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 11 Jun 2009 162,070 miles

air bag lamp on

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

f/o/s lower swivel rubber cover split

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

front brakes slight distorsion

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

rear exhaust clamp rusted

rear shock absorber covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Fail 9 Jun 2009 161,999 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

air bag lamp on

centre exhaust box outer cover corroded

f/o/s lower swivel rubber cover split

front brake hoses slightly perished on body

front brakes slight distorsion

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes slight play

rear exhaust clamp rusted

rear shock absorber covers corroded

windscreen slight damage

Pass 11 Jun 2008 149,047 miles

f/n/s track rod end slightly worn

front brakes slight distorsion

front exhaust small hole/ slight blow

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe clamp corroded

rear s/absorbers covers corroded

rear wiper split

w/screen slight damage

Pass 21 Jun 2007 134,657 miles

rear s/absorber covers corroded †front exhaust small hole /slight blow †f/o/s wheel beareing slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2007 134,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear s/absorber covers corroded †front exhaust section small hole /slight blow †front o/s wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,091 miles

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

near side rear tyre worn uneven

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2006 119,091 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyre worn uneven

oil leak

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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P438 VBH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P438 VBH, 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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P438 VBH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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