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P599 XHU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,561 mi
Last recorded120,561 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 XHU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 120,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 111,815 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 111,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,071 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 104,025 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 96,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 88,271 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 88,271 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear tyres perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,013 miles

accedent damage to n/s/f of vehicle indicator lense loose but not insicure

catalyst rattaling emission readings very slow to respond at time of test

front brake flexi brake hose condition

front tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm these req changing asap

handbrake reading only just pass 17%

n/s/mirror loose

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brakes showing signs of binding & blueing discs

rear pads getting low

rear tyre side wall condition very poor

slight movement in lower arm rear bushes

slight movement top strut mountings

slight play in steering rack

tail nbox corroding

wiper blades not clearing screen well

Fail 19 Jun 2006 84,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

accedent damage to n/s/f of vehicle indicator lense loose but not insicure

catalyst rattaling emission readings very slow to respond at time of test

front brake flexi brake hose condition

front tyres on the legal limit of 1.6mm these req changing asap

handbrake reading only just pass 17%

n/s/mirror loose

non obligatory mirror damaged

rear brakes showing signs of binding & blueing discs

rear pads getting low

rear tyre side wall condition very poor

slight movement in lower arm rear bushes

slight movement top strut mountings

slight play in steering rack

tail nbox corroding

wiper blades not clearing screen well

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 XHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XHU, 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 XHU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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