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P635 CJT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,331 mi
Last recorded175,331 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 CJT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 175,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 175,120 miles

brake pipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2015 175,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear seat missing

Front chassis heavily undersealed

Offside sill damged

coolant leak

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 168,588 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 168,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 161,155 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 154,796 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 154,688 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

water leak possibly from radiator

Pass 26 Oct 2011 150,384 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 150,382 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 149,051 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 149,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 147,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 147,335 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 145,426 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 143,409 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 140,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 138,165 miles

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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P635 CJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P635 CJT, 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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P635 CJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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