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P765 MVX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,227 mi
Last recorded116,227 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 MVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 105,653 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

difficult to inspect brake master cylinder, servo, resevoir etc without dismantling

exhaust poor condition

free-play in steering rack knuckles

large under-tray fitted making inspection difficult

power assisted steering pipe insecure

sill panels damaged/corroded

slight free-play in both nearside and offside track rod end ball joints

various under-side/component corrosion

wheel rims damaged

Fail 1 May 2009 105,653 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

auxiliary drive belt deteriorating

brake pipes corroding

difficult to inspect brake master cylinder, servo, resevoir etc without dismantling

exhaust poor condition

free-play in steering rack knuckles

large under-tray fitted making inspection difficult

offside rear tyre deteriorating

power assisted steering pipe insecure

sill panels damaged/corroded

slight free-play in both nearside and offside track rod end ball joints

various under-side/component corrosion

wheel rims damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 102,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both front lower w/bones rear mounts slight play, play in s/rack close to limits, o/s/f track rod end slight play

both rear trailing arms corroding, both front outer sills damaged, large undertray fitted

front brake discs worn to limits, rear discs deteriorating

n/s inner taillight n/w

o/s/r tyre deteriorating, spare tyre flat

pas pipe loose

Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,095 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges close to limits, o/s/r tyre deteriorating

both outer front sills damaged

large undertray fitted

n/s/f susp strut top mount play, s/rack play close to limits, both track rod ends ball joints slight play

n/s/r inner taillight n/w, bulb failure light flashing with lights & ind on

o/s/f elec window n/w

pas pipe loose

wipers poor

Fail 5 Apr 2006 94,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer sills damaged

centre row centre & n/s seatbelt straps damaged

exh corroding, knocking & rear clamp missing

large undertray fitted

n/s/f susp strut top mount play

play in s/rack, o/s gaitor outer clip missing & deteriorating

rear wiper poor

spare tyre flet & worn,both front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/r tyre deteriorating, both rear wheels inner rims damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front outer sills damaged

centre row centre & n/s seatbelt straps damaged

exh corroding, knocking & rear clamp missing

large undertray fitted

n/s/f susp strut top mount play

play in s/rack, o/s gaitor outer clip missing & deteriorating

rear wiper poor

spare tyre flet & worn,both front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/r tyre deteriorating, both rear wheels inner rims damaged

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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P765 MVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P765 MVX, 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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P765 MVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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