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P554 SKX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 SKX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 135,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

damage to windscreen

door open indicator on dash on

interior mirror missing

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

slight exhaust blow

splits to wiper blades

water damage to front no plate

Fail 27 Apr 2011 135,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

damage to windscreen

door open indicator on dash on

interior mirror missing

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

slight exhaust blow

splits to wiper blades

water damage to front no plate

Pass 29 Apr 2010 127,679 miles

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

fading to front no plate

n/s/f indicator fading

strong advise perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

vehicle re presented with no rear seats fitted therfore unable asses condition of belts that had previously been reason for rejection

Fail 21 Apr 2010 127,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

damage to n/s middle seat belt

fading to front no plate

n/s/f indicator fading

rear view mirror missing

strong advise perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

Pass 12 May 2009 121,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread bald inner edge

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

Fail 9 May 2009 121,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread bald inner edge

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 118,503 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 118,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

BOTH REAR TYRES CUTS IN TREAD

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 114,633 miles

Rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 May 2006 106,895 miles

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

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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P554 SKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc 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 P554 SKX, 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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P554 SKX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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