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P718 OLL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,825 mi
Last recorded136,825 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 OLL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 136,825 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 134,639 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 132,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,744 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 120,014 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 120,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,894 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 114,894 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,300 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 106,082 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 96,128 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 91,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,776 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 78,466 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,024 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 72,024 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,906 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,961 miles

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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P718 OLL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P718 OLL, 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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P718 OLL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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