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P568 NWJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,109 mi
Last recorded145,109 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 145,109 miles

Exhaust not fully supported

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

Nearside and offside rear suspension bounce

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 145,108 miles

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

Offside Inner Lower Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust not fully supported

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

Nearside and offside rear suspension bounce

Offside Inner Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 143,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear passenger seats not fitted at the time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2011 137,379 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 137,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 131,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

all brake pipes corroded

all flexy hoses deterioated

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s mirror damaged

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2010 131,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

all brake pipes corroded

all flexy hoses deterioated

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

o/s mirror damaged

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 131,824 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 131,340 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2010 127,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 119,052 miles

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

n/s mirror broken

Fail 23 Jan 2009 119,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s mirror broken

Fail 8 Feb 2008 112,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 112,649 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 105,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 95,402 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 NWJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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