MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,283 miAbove average mileage for this year
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sill damage
underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
sill damage
underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
wiper blades
Centre Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Dipstick holder broken
Extreme engine oil leaks
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/S washer jets not working
O/S/F wheel arch trim insecure
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
bad oil leak from engine/turbo
drive belt tensionor worn. wiper linkage worn.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
bad oil leak from engine/turbo
drive belt tensionor worn. wiper linkage worn.
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Oil leak
corrosion rear discs
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
oil leak from engine
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
flexible rear brake hoses over rear axle metal furrels corroded
oil leak from engine
rear brake pads low
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P518 AFH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P518 AFH, 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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P518 AFH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P518 AFH safe to buy?
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