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P707 WWS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,188 mi
Last recorded167,188 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 WWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 167,188 miles

front bumper insecure

n/s inner cv boot twisted/cracking

o/s/f brake hose cracking

play in n/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut assemblies(with suspension hanging)

rear most row of seats not fitted

tow bar electric socket insecure(mounting bracket broken)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 167,188 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

front bumper insecure

n/s inner cv boot twisted/cracking

o/s/f brake hose cracking

play in n/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints

play in o/s/f and n/s/f top strut assemblies(with suspension hanging)

rear most row of seats not fitted

tow bar electric socket insecure(mounting bracket broken)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 163,087 miles

battery insecure

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

o/s and n/s rearmost seats not fitted

o/s/f and n /s/f top strut mounts have play(with suspension hanging)

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer tread area(raised edge)

play in n/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints

tow bar electrical socket insecure/hanging

Fail 20 Jan 2012 163,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

o/s and n/s rearmost seats not fitted

o/s/f and n /s/f top strut mounts have play(with suspension hanging)

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer tread area(raised edge)

play in n/s/f a.r.b linkrod joints

tow bar electrical socket insecure/hanging

Pass 18 Jan 2011 157,892 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2010 147,973 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

temp gauge not working

Fail 18 Jan 2010 147,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 133,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 133,630 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 113,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 109,567 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges badly

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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P707 WWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P707 WWS, 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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P707 WWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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