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P568 TWP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,295 mi
Last recorded147,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 TWP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 147,295 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 147,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil light on

Front tyres bald on edges

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 137,782 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 130,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 124,458 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 119,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wiper starting to split

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2010 119,375 miles

offside wiper starting to split

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,445 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge - possibly close to cords - requires replacing

Fail 24 Mar 2009 114,445 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn off on inner edge - possibly close to cords - requires replacing

temporary repairs to exhaust centre & rear sections

Pass 13 Mar 2008 109,499 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f & n/s/r indicators starting to show white light

Fail 11 Mar 2008 109,499 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/f & n/s/r indicators starting to show white light

Fail 26 Mar 2007 103,793 miles

1 slight play in both sides of steering rack †2 brake pads not checked †3 steel brake pipes starting to rust †4 offside front and nearside rear indicators starting to show white light

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 103,793 miles

1 slight play in both sides of steering rack †2 brake pads not checked †3 steel brake pipes starting to rust †4 offside front and nearside rear indicators starting to show white light

Pass 18 Mar 2006 98,024 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 TWP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P568 TWP, 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 TWP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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