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P577 WHY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

168,028 mi
Last recorded168,028 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 WHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 168,028 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front sills slightly bent

rear floor slightly rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2016 168,028 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 3 palces (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front sills slightly bent

rear floor slightly rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2015 159,995 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 159,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 148,361 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 148,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 143,674 miles

Different size tyres front/back!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system badly corroding"

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

Front brake discs corroded" also wearing thin? Advised replace!

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear wiper blade worn out"

Fail 27 Jun 2013 143,674 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Different size tyres front/back!

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system badly corroding"

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

Front brake discs corroded" also wearing thin? Advised replace!

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear wiper blade worn out"

Pass 19 Jun 2012 141,915 miles

Air bag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front brake discs corroded,also wearing thin?

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel dented

rear w/wiper worn

Fail 14 Jun 2012 141,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front brake discs corroded,also wearing thin?

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel dented

rear w/wiper worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 139,715 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 139,715 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 136,763 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 136,709 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 132,729 miles

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

brake fluid low

rear seat belts not checked seats missing

Fail 26 May 2009 132,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

brake fluid low

rear seat belts not checked seats missing

Pass 7 May 2008 127,656 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 127,628 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 120,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 113,421 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 113,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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P577 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 P577 WHY, 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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P577 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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