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P652 YRN

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,066 mi
Last recorded131,066 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 YRN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 131,066 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 130,946 miles

Brake pedal creeps with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake disc has reduced braking surface

Fail 14 Dec 2010 121,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake disc has reduced braking surface

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,415 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 109,363 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 99,393 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate is deteriorated but not likely to be missread

Pass 7 Feb 2008 89,656 miles

drivers seat fitted nearside front seat fitted nearside rear seat fitted only

nsf and osf brakediscs corroded

offside front suspension topbush worn

Fail 1 Feb 2008 89,439 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat fitted nearside front seat fitted nearside rear seat fitted only

nsf and osf brakediscs corroded

offside front suspension topbush worn

Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,991 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 82,692 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 71,965 miles

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

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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P652 YRN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P652 YRN, 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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P652 YRN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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