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P529 XAX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

177,136 mi
Last recorded177,136 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 XAX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 177,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 174,272 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 174,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 166,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 162,538 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 161,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 155,001 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 155,001 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 151,905 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 148,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 144,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2010 144,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 138,674 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 138,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,810 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 134,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 130,685 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 130,642 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 130,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2007 130,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 5 rear seats not fitted to vehicle

both front brake hoses cracking

engine oil low

nearside rear tyre cuts in side wall

Fail 10 Jun 2006 120,927 miles

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

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

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2006 120,927 miles

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

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

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2005 111,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2005 111,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Deep cuts in offside rear tyre and cracking

Engine oil low

Horn swithch incomplete but working recommend attention

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear most seat not fitted to vehicle

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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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P529 XAX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 P529 XAX, 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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P529 XAX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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