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P67 SGJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

247,176 mi
Last recorded247,176 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP67 SGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 247,176 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 247,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 236,805 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 236,795 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 230,083 miles

Centre silencer corroded.

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

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

NOTE- No centre or rear seats fitted.

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 230,083 miles

Centre silencer corroded.

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

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

NOTE- No centre or rear seats fitted.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 224,341 miles

Centre silencer corroded.

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

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

NOTE-No centre or rear seats.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2011 218,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearsaide rear inner door panel insecure.

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear bush on both front lower arms starting to split.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 212,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear bush on both front lower arms starting to split.

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 206,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

note - all rear seats not fitted at test

spare tyre worn

Pass 21 Dec 2007 196,675 miles

NOTE- ALL REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

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

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

POSSIBLE OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE.

Fail 20 Dec 2007 196,675 miles

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

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

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

NOTE- ALL REAR SEATS NOT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

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

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

POSSIBLE OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISE.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 188,126 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 186,940 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P67 SGJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P67 SGJ, 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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P67 SGJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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