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P678 CPJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,454 mi
Last recorded154,454 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 CPJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 154,454 miles

exhaust blow

exhaust blow

track rod end o/s slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2015 150,013 miles

Play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 12 Dec 2015 149,978 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Play in n/s/f track rod end

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 146,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 145,886 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 142,275 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 142,184 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 138,368 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracking

Fail 15 Dec 2012 138,368 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre slightly perished and cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2011 135,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 131,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 126,726 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 126,726 miles

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)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 122,583 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PROMPT offside door mirror

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 122,583 miles

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

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

PROMPT offside door mirror

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 119,035 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror

Pass 9 Dec 2006 115,268 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 115,268 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 111,531 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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P678 CPJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P678 CPJ, 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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P678 CPJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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