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P508 BFJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,272 mi
Last recorded131,272 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 131,272 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 15 Jul 2015 131,269 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

Pass 21 Jul 2014 130,243 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Fail 21 Jul 2014 130,243 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 128,768 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 19 Jul 2013 128,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 18 Jul 2012 127,399 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 18 Jul 2011 124,790 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS AND RUBBERS SPLIT

Fail 21 Jun 2010 121,595 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT SLIGHT PLAY AND RUBBER SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 121,595 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT SLIGHT PLAY AND RUBBER SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON INNER RIM OF WHEEL

Fail 15 Jul 2009 117,978 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SPLIT

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 117,978 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS RUBBERS SPLIT

BOTH FRONT WIPER RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT ON ENDS

Pass 18 Jul 2008 114,526 miles

offside front bottom joint rubber split

Pass 3 Jul 2007 109,404 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge of tyre

offside rear tyre badly worn on inside plus outer edges of tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2006 103,860 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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P508 BFJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P508 BFJ, 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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What year was P508 BFJ registered?

P508 BFJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P508 BFJ safe to buy?

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