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P531 DTT

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 DTT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,084 miles

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

o/s/r light cluster cracked

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shock absorbers rusty

slight exhaust blow from joints

slight play to both front top strut mounts

startor motor noisy/worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 128,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front flexi brake hoses cracking

front number plate cracked

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

o/s/r light cluster cracked

rear brake pipes rusty

rear shock absorbers rusty

slight exhaust blow from joints

slight play to both front top strut mounts

startor motor noisy/worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 124,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s driveshaft boot damp

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2011 124,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s driveshaft boot damp

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2010 118,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 113,419 miles

Exhaust cat and rear box rattal

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust flexi mesh broken away.

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges and perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 113,419 miles

Exhaust cat and rear box rattal

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front exhaust flexi mesh broken away.

Front registration plate cracked.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges and perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 109,476 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushs spliting

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 105,305 miles

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

aux drive belt starting to crack

front number plate cracked

n/s track rod end boot split

n/s/r shock absorber outer sleeve corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight exhaust blow from centre exhuast joint

Fail 16 Oct 2007 105,305 miles

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

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

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

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

aux drive belt starting to crack

front number plate cracked

n/s track rod end boot split

n/s/r shock absorber outer sleeve corroded

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

slight exhaust blow from centre exhuast joint

Fail 8 Nov 2006 100,852 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 8 Nov 2006 100,852 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2005 92,000 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 92,000 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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P531 DTT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P531 DTT, 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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P531 DTT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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