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P566 MWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,896 mi
Last recorded108,896 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 MWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 108,896 miles

Both sills crushed at front

Brake warning light illuminated

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

General body damage

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Heavy underbody corrossion

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and heavilly on inner edge

Offside horn button broken

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front top strut mounts slightly rough and nearside noisy

STRONG ADVISORY: Offside front tyre worn unevenly and on 1.6mm on inner edege

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint and rubber split

Fail 18 Mar 2010 107,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Both sills crushed at front

Brake warning light illuminated

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

General body damage

Heavy exhaust corrossion

Heavy underbody corrossion

Nearside rear tyre wearing low and heavilly on inner edge

Offside horn button broken

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy

STRONG ADVISORY: Both front top strut mounts slightly rough and nearside noisy

STRONG ADVISORY: Offside front tyre worn unevenly and on 1.6mm on inner edege

Slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint and rubber split

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,601 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 97,598 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal has a slightly spongey fheel

Pass 3 Sep 2007 85,448 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P566 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P566 MWC, 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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P566 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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