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P507 WHY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,472 mi
Last recorded119,472 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 WHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2012 119,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2011 111,033 miles

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

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

exhust clamp missing but not loose /blowing

exhust surport broke exhust still surported

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber cover split

Fail 8 Apr 2011 111,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhust clamp missing but not loose /blowing

exhust surport broke exhust still surported

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint rubber cover split

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,915 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,711 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 86,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 85,097 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust corroded.

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Offside rear tyre close to limit and perished.

Pass 4 Aug 2005 78,577 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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P507 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P507 WHY, 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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P507 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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