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P586 MBD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,109 mi
Last recorded175,109 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 MBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 175,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 164,355 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 164,284 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake hose are cracking

o/s/r/ brake pipe is corroded

p/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 147,606 miles

near side rear and off side front tyres worn low

Fail 28 Jun 2007 147,606 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre deep cuts in traed

rear engine mount is broken

Pass 12 Jul 2006 138,480 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 138,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/F/BRAKE HOSE IS CRACKING

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2005 128,866 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 128,866 miles

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

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

bad oil leaks around engine and gearbox//engine oil level low and are unable to remove filler cap

brake flexi hoses perished

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes look to be worn low

offside front sill trim missing

various damage on vehicle,front grill,inner wing guard and nearside sill trim loose

wheel rims damaged

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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P586 MBD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P586 MBD, 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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P586 MBD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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