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P593 AFH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,987 mi
Last recorded149,987 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 AFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 149,987 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front inner driveshaft gator split

Fail 23 Apr 2009 149,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front inner driveshaft gator split

Pass 24 Apr 2008 142,791 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 142,791 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 135,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 135,516 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 128,960 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 128,941 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

play in steering rack

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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P593 AFH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P593 AFH, 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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P593 AFH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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