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P495 EJM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,801 mi
Last recorded158,801 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 EJM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 158,801 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2011 158,801 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2010 153,176 miles

Exhaust corroded

O/S/F door mirror cover missing

Rear shock starting to leak

Slight exhaust blow

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 14 Dec 2009 145,602 miles

front and rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

n/s/r tyre perished down 2mm tread

o/s/f cv boot small fixing loose

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (ctr 3/4 tread just remaining)

o/s/r tyre perished/ cut in tred

play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 7 Dec 2009 145,493 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front and rear antiroll bar d bushes worn

n/s/r tyre perished down 2mm tread

o/s/f cv boot small fixing loose

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (ctr 3/4 tread just remaining)

o/s/r tyre perished/ cut in tred

play in both front suspension top mounts

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 2 Dec 2008 136,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed,nail in tread and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2008 136,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed,nail in tread and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Dec 2007 131,810 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorated.

Front windscreen chipped.

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Small cut in o/s/f tyre.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 131,192 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both number plates in poor condition

catalyst rattling

Pass 29 Nov 2006 128,149 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 128,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 125,126 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 125,126 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both no plates discolouring

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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P495 EJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P495 EJM, 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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P495 EJM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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