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P756 VHS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 VHS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 116,879 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Please be advised that different size tyres are fitted front and rear

Some accident damage to front outer sills

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Oct 2009 116,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Please be advised that different size tyres are fitted front and rear

Some accident damage to front outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2008 109,769 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 109,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Near side rear tyre badly perished and cracked. Side wall also damaged but not exposing cords

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 99,401 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

front exhaust mounting almost corroded through

near/side rear tyre perished on outer wall and worn on inner edges

off/side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2007 99,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake hoses perished

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

front exhaust mounting almost corroded through

near/side rear tyre perished on outer wall and worn on inner edge

off/side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,822 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

bonnet will not open

entire exhaust system slightly deteriorated

offside rear indicator lens cracked

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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P756 VHS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P756 VHS, 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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P756 VHS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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