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P502 PHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,229 mi
Last recorded110,229 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP502 PHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 110,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 105,339 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 105,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 91,520 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 91,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Dash lights come on & flicker when indicators & brakes lights are on

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

Horn buttons missing but horn still works

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2013 83,940 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 9 May 2013 83,940 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,756 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,747 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 72,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,360 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 70,360 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,584 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,877 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,738 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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P502 PHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P502 PHK, 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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P502 PHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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