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P536 WHY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,693 mi
Last recorded110,693 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 WHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dent in nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,245 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 106,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,652 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 93,577 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 93,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 87,186 miles

All "4" shock absorbers showing reduced damping effort

Both front and all rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front brake discs rusted on inner friction surface edges

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear steel brake pipes rusted

Exhaust front pipe and catalyst very rusty

Front brakes pulsating slightly

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)

Offside rear tyre incorrect load rating for vehicle

Fail 19 Sep 2007 87,186 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front and all rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front brake discs rusted on inner friction surface edges

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear steel brake pipes rusted

Exhaust front pipe and catalyst very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)

Offside rear tyre load rating incorrect for vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2006 80,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P536 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P536 WHY, 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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P536 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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