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P731 WWY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,778 mi
Last recorded209,778 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 WWY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 209,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear exhaust shield in secure

spare wheel rusty /exhaust badly corroded/ oil leak on engine/ oil low/o/s/r brake binding slightly/rear wiper torn/

Fail 7 May 2011 209,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust shield in secure

spare wheel rusty /exhaust badly corroded/ oil leak on engine/ oil low/o/s/r brake binding slightly/rear wiper torn/

Fail 16 Apr 2010 190,491 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

p/steering belt slipping

Pass 16 Apr 2010 190,491 miles

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

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

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

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

p/steering belt slipping

Pass 17 Apr 2009 170,324 miles

general underbody and exhaust corroded/ oil leak on engine / front tyres worn on inner edges/ shock absorbers will soon req renewal/ wear noted in n/s steering

Fail 16 Apr 2009 170,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

general underbody and exhaust corroded/ oil leak on engine / front tyres worn on inner edges/ shock absorbers will soon req renewal/ wear noted in n/s steering

Fail 14 Mar 2008 148,452 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heat shields insecure/ exhaust corroded / ///o/s n/s front tyres worn low/rear b/pads worn low /front suspension bushes de bonding

Pass 14 Mar 2008 148,452 miles

exhaust heat shields insecure/ exhaust corroded / ///o/s n/s front tyres worn low/rear b/pads worn low /front suspension bushes de bonding

Pass 27 Apr 2007 128,845 miles

Power steering belts perished and require tensioning

Rear wiper perished

Fail 27 Apr 2007 128,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering belts perished and require tensioning

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear wiper perished

Pass 3 May 2006 108,571 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 108,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P731 WWY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P731 WWY, 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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What year was P731 WWY registered?

P731 WWY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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