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P518 AFH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,283 mi
Last recorded132,283 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 AFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 132,283 miles

sill damage

underside of the vehicle is covered in surface corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2011 132,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 181,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 181,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 159,092 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 159,092 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 158,991 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 153,685 miles

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.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 153,683 miles

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.

Pass 17 Feb 2007 147,743 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

corrosion rear discs

Pass 4 May 2006 146,614 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2006 146,614 miles

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.

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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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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What year was P518 AFH registered?

P518 AFH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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