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P656 ALJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,826 mi
Last recorded225,826 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 ALJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 225,826 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 225,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 219,243 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 214,597 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 214,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 209,466 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 209,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 199,947 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 199,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 191,658 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 182,144 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 170,748 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 170,748 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 163,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 152,778 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 152,778 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 142,433 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front pads appear to be starting to get low.????.

slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 142,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front pads appear to be starting to get low.????.

slight travel on handbrake.

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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P656 ALJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P656 ALJ, 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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P656 ALJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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