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P736 YFG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 YFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 78,591 miles
Fail 18 May 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 77,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,512 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,512 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,720 miles

advise corrosion forming to both sides rear lower suspension arms.

advise exhaust system heavily corroded

advise slight corrosion forming to front chassis sections

Fail 15 Apr 2010 75,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise corrosion forming to both sides rear lower suspension arms.

advise exhaust system heavily corroded

advise slight corrosion forming to front chassis sections

Pass 3 Mar 2009 72,193 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 68,891 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 68,891 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,878 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 62,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 56,491 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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P736 YFG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P736 YFG, 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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P736 YFG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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