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P712 DBB

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,690 mi
Last recorded216,690 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 DBB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 216,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 216,687 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 207,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on inneredges

slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

Fail 14 May 2012 207,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres worn on inneredges

slight buckle to nearside front road wheel

Pass 10 May 2011 196,558 miles

brake discs all round slightly corroded

offsaide rear shock absorber caseing corroded

uneven wear on front brake pads

Pass 5 May 2010 187,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shocker covers corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 187,441 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 2 May 2009 181,115 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 171,697 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 171,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 163,010 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 162,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 158,390 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 158,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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P712 DBB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P712 DBB, 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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P712 DBB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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