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P730 MFL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,417 mi
Last recorded126,417 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 MFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 126,417 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside centre row seat back is worn

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

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

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar ball joints have slight play

Rear brake pads are slightly worn

Steering wheel column/bearing has slight play

nearside front tyre is worn heavily on the edges

Fail 9 Dec 2011 126,416 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres are worn heavily on the edges

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside centre row seat back is worn

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside and nearside front anti-roll bar ball joints have slight play

Rear brake pads are slightly worn

Steering wheel column/bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2010 118,355 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

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

Spare tyre cut and damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2010 118,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear wheel is buckled

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

Spare tyre cut and damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2010 113,834 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 113,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged on inner side

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight movement at steering column possible height adjuster on column

Pass 7 Jan 2009 109,063 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 109,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 103,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 103,694 miles

0ffside rear tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 102,066 miles

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

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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P730 MFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 P730 MFL, 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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P730 MFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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