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P606 ERS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,826 mi
Last recorded178,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 ERS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 178,826 miles

both frt tyres at 2mm 205/60/15h

frt pipe flexi splitt

frt wipers streaky

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

o/s/f abs ring snapped

rear discs slightly lipped

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 14 Jun 2010 178,826 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both frt tyres at 2mm 205/60/15h

frt pipe flexi splitt

frt wipers streaky

n/s wing mirror cracked

n/s/f wheel slightly damaged

o/s/f abs ring snapped

rear discs slightly lipped

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 19 Jun 2009 164,629 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wing mirror glass broken

rear pads look low

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2009 164,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2008 149,333 miles

few small chips at windscreen

Fail 13 Jun 2008 149,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

both rear shocks heavily corroded

exhaust hanger broken

few small chips at windscreen

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2007 135,305 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 134,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 122,813 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 122,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P606 ERS 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 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 P606 ERS, 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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P606 ERS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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