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P712 WDW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,268 mi
Last recorded157,268 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 WDW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 157,268 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 157,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Forward of rear axle assembly (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Forward of rear axle assembly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 147,556 miles

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 147,554 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Coolant leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,991 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 140,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 133,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 126,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 115,899 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 115,899 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 106,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,590 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 96,590 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 88,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r seat missing at time of test

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

slight movement in n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber top mountings

Pass 26 Sep 2006 78,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 68,590 miles

nail in nearside front tyre.

offside rear/rear seat not fitted at time of test. †

Fail 30 Sep 2005 68,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside front tyre.

offside rear/rear seat not fitted at time of test. †

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 WDW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P712 WDW, 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 WDW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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