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P568 GPF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,485 mi
Last recorded196,485 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 GPF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 196,485 miles

Hand brake performance 18%minimum pass 16%

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 196,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 196,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 196,480 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 196,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 187,528 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside sill damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 187,528 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside sill damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 178,823 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 178,823 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 169,163 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

centre exhaust silence rap corroded.

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished/cracked.

front registration plate cracked.

lift in both front strut top mounting.

o/s and middle seats in the centre row of seats not fitted at the time of test

o/s/f door trim slightly insecure,n/s/r speaker cover missing.

o/s/r tyre worn to 5 mm, n/s/r tyre worn to 3 mm, Legal limit 1.6 mm. Side walls perished.

rear shock abosrber shrouds corroded.

various light body and bumper damage.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 159,810 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Dec 2012 152,187 miles

exhaust silencer rapping corroded but not leaking.

n/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

o/s centre row seat removed at the time of test.

o/s dash light not working.

two of four washer jets blocked.

underbody dry with some light corrosion.

wiper blades fitted incorrectly.

Fail 28 Dec 2012 152,187 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer rapping corroded but not leaking.

n/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

o/s centre row seat removed at the time of test.

o/s dash light not working.

two of four washer jets blocked.

underbody dry with some light corrosion.

wiper blades fitted incorrectly.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 139,247 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 139,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2010 124,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 110,128 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,491 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Feb 2008 105,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2007 98,760 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front flexi brake pipes perished

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 15 Feb 2006 90,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,960 miles

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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P568 GPF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P568 GPF, 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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P568 GPF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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