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P639 KYA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,706 mi
Last recorded120,706 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 KYA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,706 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion to body and suspension components.

Fail 1 Nov 2016 120,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion to body and suspension components.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 118,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,787 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,200 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 117,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2013 115,411 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 115,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,676 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 113,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 111,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 109,450 miles

Acceptable corrosion on brake pipes.

Clamp corroded on rear silencer

Fail 2 Dec 2010 109,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Acceptable corrosion on brake pipes.

Clamp corroded on rear silencer

Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 107,700 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 105,295 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 102,796 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 98,808 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 98,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 95,454 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 95,454 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LEG TOP MOUNTING. OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE NOISEY WHEN SPINNING WHEEL.

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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P639 KYA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P639 KYA, 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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P639 KYA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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