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P49 CDV

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,495 mi
Last recorded136,495 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 CDV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 136,495 miles

drivers seat belt has slight nick in it

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play almost at failure

n/s sill has corrision

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

Fail 2 Oct 2012 136,495 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt has slight nick in it

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play almost at failure

n/s sill has corrision

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 10 Oct 2011 129,258 miles

driver seat belt has nick in it

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

o/s and o/s front tyres at 1.6mm

Fail 7 Oct 2011 129,258 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

driver seat belt has nick in it

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has play

o/s and o/s front tyres at 1.6mm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,189 miles

drivers seat belt nick in webbing

n/s and o/s front top suspension bush has play

n/s and o/s rear brake hose furrules corrision

n/s sill has corrision

Fail 30 Sep 2010 123,189 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt nick in webbing

n/s and o/s front top suspension bush has play

n/s and o/s rear brake hose furrules corrision

n/s sill has corrision

Pass 9 Oct 2009 116,954 miles

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

drivers seat belt slight nick in webbing

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules have corrision

n/s front sill has corrision

Fail 9 Oct 2009 116,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

drivers seat belt slight nick in webbing

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules have corrision

n/s front sill has corrision

Pass 9 Oct 2008 108,742 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 108,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,681 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 98,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s outer sill rusting

o/s front lower arm bush split

Pass 12 Oct 2006 87,626 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 87,626 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs scored

n/s front lower arm rear bush split

n/s rear tyre on limit

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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P49 CDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P49 CDV, 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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P49 CDV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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