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P717 EBW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,507 mi
Last recorded114,507 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 EBW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 114,507 miles

One of the front hangers on the cat is insecure, but is still secured by the other mount

Fail 6 Feb 2013 114,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

One of the front hangers on the cat is insecure, but is still secured by the other mount

The centre join is slightly loose

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and osf sill damage

Pass 22 Jan 2011 104,054 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes starting to split

Both rear shock covers corroded

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Condensation in N/S/R lamp unit

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

N/S wiper just started to split

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F indicator lense cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Positive battery terminal cover missing

Pass 9 Jan 2010 100,718 miles

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

O/S/F brake hose touching on strut (hose protector fitted)

pin hole leak on N/S/F outer cv boot

slight freeplay on both front strut tops

Pass 10 Jan 2009 97,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake fluid level between max & min

front O/S brake pad starting to break up

front exh mount corroded

one horn button inop

Fail 10 Jan 2009 97,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake fluid level between max & min

front O/S brake pad starting to break up

front exh mount corroded

one horn button inop

Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,068 miles

exhaust getting rusted

Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,064 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

exhaust getting rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,581 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 67,405 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 67,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

condition of exhaust [centre section]

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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P717 EBW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P717 EBW, 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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P717 EBW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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