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P773 PDX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

181,461 mi
Last recorded181,461 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 PDX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 181,461 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush slightly worn

objects on rear seats

Fail 19 Mar 2014 181,461 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush slightly worn

objects on rear seats

Pass 27 Mar 2013 180,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust mounting missing

nearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

slight play at offside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 26 Mar 2013 180,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust mounting missing

nearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting bushes slightly worn

slightly play at offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Mar 2012 174,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 174,901 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake drag at nearside and offside rear

center rear stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Mar 2011 168,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 168,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 157,942 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 147,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s wiper rubber splitting

slight wear in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 10 Feb 2009 147,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s wiper rubber splitting

slight wear in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Feb 2008 131,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2008 131,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

Pass 22 Dec 2006 113,949 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 113,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

slight bind on osr brake and pads low

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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P773 PDX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P773 PDX, 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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P773 PDX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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