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P702 MBK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

213,210 mi
Last recorded213,210 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 MBK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 213,210 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 213,204 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 208,838 miles

play in top front munts

Fail 10 Jul 2012 208,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

play in top front munts

Pass 9 Jul 2011 202,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 190,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front chassis starting to rust

handbrake cable frayed but not seriously weaked

horn button covers missing but horn still working

Fail 11 Aug 2010 189,931 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)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 180,025 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear damper, top shrounds heavily corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front handbrake cable return spring broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade, rubber split

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 180,015 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear damper, top shrounds heavily corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front handbrake cable return spring broken

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade, rubber split

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 170,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

accident damage to body work

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner side light inop

offisde front seat belt frayed and centre rear seat belt frayed

offside front indicator lense insecure

offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

rear no plate warped

Fail 4 Aug 2008 170,172 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

accident damage to body work

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner side light inop

offisde front seat belt frayed and centre rear seat belt frayed

offside front indicator lense insecure

offside wing mirror outer casing damaged

rear no plate warped

Pass 13 Jul 2007 158,482 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses split and perrished, reinforcing cords not exposed at time of test

Childs seats fitted across all three centre seats preventing a full inspection of seat belts

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Play detected in offside steering rack

Rearmost seats folded away preventing a full inspection of seat belts and seat security

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 158,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front flexible brake hoses split and perrished, reinforcing cords not exposed at time of test

Childrens seats across centre three seats preventing a full check of the seat belts.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Play detected in offside steering rack

Rearmost passeger seats folded away preventing a full inspection of seat belts and seat security

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 148,145 miles

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) o/s and n/s front brake hoses perished

Fail 31 Jul 2006 147,921 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

1) tyres 195 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) o/s and n/s front brake hoses perished

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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P702 MBK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P702 MBK, 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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P702 MBK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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