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P783 GJH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,353 mi
Last recorded176,353 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 GJH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 176,353 miles

Front brake pads look low

Heavy corrosion O/S/F front wheel arch

N/S/R inner side light not working

Screen damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2011 176,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake pads look low

Heavy corrosion O/S/F front wheel arch

N/S/R inner side light not working

Screen damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2010 166,336 miles

3 tyres worn heavily on edges

Centre exhaut box very poor

O/S/F inner wing holed

Rear number plate poor

Screen damaged

Slight play N/S/F drop link

Fail 2 Jul 2010 166,331 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

3 tyres worn heavily on edges

Centre exhaut box very poor

O/S/F inner wing holed

Rear number plate poor

Screen damaged

Slight play N/S/F drop link

Pass 16 Jul 2009 158,769 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 158,769 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 149,384 miles

Battery insecure

Rear brake pads look low.

Scren damage X2

return spring on handbarke cable broken

Fail 7 Jul 2008 149,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Rear brake pads look low.

return spring on handbarke cable broken

Pass 26 Jun 2007 140,499 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 140,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust poor. Pads look low.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 131,610 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 131,610 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes all look poor †N/S/R tyre poor.

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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P783 GJH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P783 GJH, 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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P783 GJH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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