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P621 SFB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,679 mi
Last recorded94,679 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 SFB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 94,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEAT MISSING ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,678 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL REAR SEAT MISSING ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 93,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear seats removed / temp fuel cap fitted / various brake pipes rusty / play to front top strut mounts

Fail 21 Apr 2017 93,972 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 Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear seats removed / temp fuel cap fitted / various brake pipes rusty / play to front top strut mounts

Pass 9 May 2016 92,918 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

emissions high

seats missing

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,930 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

various brake pipes rusty / exhaust corroded and brackets / o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2015 91,926 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

various brake pipes rusty / exhaust corroded and brackets / o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,945 miles

exhaust corroded / n/s/r brake pipe rusty / rear discs rusty / o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,277 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked/loose / n/s/f indicator cover missing / n/s/r brake pipe rusty / exhaust corroded / horn switch loose

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,432 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust corroded / n/s/r brake pipe rusty / play to n/s/f top strut mount

Fail 10 Mar 2012 87,430 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

exhaust corroded / n/s/r brake pipe rusty / play to n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 22 Feb 2011 85,189 miles

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

n/s/r brake pipe pitted / play to front top strut mounts / rear seats missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 85,189 miles

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

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)

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

n/s/r brake pipe pitted / play to front top strut mounts / rear seats missing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 83,141 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 83,131 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play to front top strut mounts

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,145 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,707 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,616 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 76,616 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,892 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 67,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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P621 SFB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P621 SFB, 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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P621 SFB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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