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P549 XHS

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 XHS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 94,647 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 94,522 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,354 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 94,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded but not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,761 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 92,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,050 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,653 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 91,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 91,358 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,028 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,017 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

main light switch faulty

Fail 21 Jun 2014 84,017 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

main light switch faulty

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,189 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 76,189 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 71,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,480 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,921 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,921 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,694 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,140 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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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P549 XHS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P549 XHS, 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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P549 XHS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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