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P599 VUS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,812 mi
Last recorded176,812 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 VUS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 176,812 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2009 175,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2008 15,850 miles

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

Nearside Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear [in middle ]brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

engine oil level slightly low /leak sump plug area?????

footbrake balance 3%/ handbrake 21%

off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter worn/split /power steering hose insecure/worn

power steering rack pipes corroded sligfhtly

under side vehicle generaly corroded/fuel tank support straps/suspension rear outer frame brackets

Fail 22 May 2008 15,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear [in middle ]brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

engine oil level slightly low /leak sump plug area?????

footbrake balance 3%/ handbrake 21%

off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter worn/split /power steering hose insecure/worn

power steering rack pipes corroded sligfhtly

under side vehicle generaly corroded/fuel tank support straps/suspension rear outer frame brackets

Fail 23 Apr 2008 155,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Inner Lower Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn smooth

engine oil level slightly low

off side front inner drive shaft joint gaiter split/worn/rubs on power steering hose??

off side lower middle plastic fuel pipes joints too hoses slightly corroded

power steering rack pipes slightly corroded

under side vehicle areas slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 145,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 135,673 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 135,672 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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P599 VUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P599 VUS, 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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P599 VUS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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