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P601 OWF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

154,600 mi
Last recorded154,600 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 OWF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 154,600 miles

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

dashboard airbag light is lit

evidence of slight play in the steering column

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front brake hose is cracking

nearside rear tyre was underinflated when vehicle presented and it also has a nail in its tread area and is cracking

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

windowscreen wipers appear to be hitting the edges of the screen

Fail 10 Dec 2012 154,598 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

dashboard airbag light is lit

evidence of slight play in the steering column

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front brake hose is cracking

nearside rear tyre was underinflated when vehicle presented and it also has a nail in its tread area and is cracking

surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

windowscreen wipers appear to be hitting the edges of the screen

Pass 1 Dec 2011 151,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight body damage and corrosion

strong advice front discs badly corroded and wearing thin

very strong advice off side front tyre wearing badly on inner edges and has cut in tread

Fail 29 Nov 2011 151,042 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight body damage and corrosion

very strong advice off side front tyre wearing badly on inner edges and has cut in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door handal sticky ok at time of test

only 5 seats at time of test

Fail 6 Sep 2010 138,723 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake disc worn

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

rear disc scored and worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,074 miles

all indicator bulbs are turning white

engine undertray in place

exhaust system is corroded and the rear clamp needs replacing

horn would benefit from some attention

offside front and nearside rear tyre valve caps are missing

rear wiper blade is perished

slight difference in the decrease rate of front brakes

slight knocking noise from steering

slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

spare tyre is deflated

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

upper bodywork is damaged

vehicle battery is loose in holder

wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside rear missing) so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

windowscreen lamination is starting to separate

Fail 1 Sep 2009 128,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all indicator bulbs are turning white

engine undertray in place

exhaust system is corroded and the rear clamp needs replacing

horn would benefit from some attention

offside front and nearside rear tyre valve caps are missing

rear wiper blade is perished

slight difference in the decrease rate of front brakes

slight knocking noise from steering

slight play in both front upper suspension mounts

spare tyre is deflated

unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

upper bodywork is damaged

vehicle battery is loose in holder

wheel trims are fitted to 3 roadwheels (nearside rear missing) so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

windowscreen lamination is starting to separate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 125,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 119,463 miles

airbag light is staying on

Pass 11 Apr 2006 112,032 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 112,032 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P601 OWF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P601 OWF, 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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P601 OWF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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