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P78 GMO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

216,271 mi
Last recorded216,271 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 GMO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 216,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs moving in cup mounts

both front top suspension mounts slight lift

Fail 30 Nov 2020 216,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs moving in cup mounts

both front top suspension mounts slight lift

Pass 5 Jun 2019 212,125 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust in a poor condition

Fail 31 May 2019 212,119 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust in a poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2018 209,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 209,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front tyre size 225/60x15 --- rear tyre size 215/60x15

Pass 2 Jun 2017 206,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 204,459 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorating, not excessive

Pass 1 Jun 2015 200,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 197,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front sill corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 197,971 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front sill corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 195,165 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 20 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r pipes corroded

Brakes ; parkiking brake cable return spring missing at centre link

Corrosion & damage ; o/s/f sill

Corrosion ; o/s/f chassis

Drivers view ; wiper split

Engine ; oil leak , sump corroded , suspect porous ? recommend attention

Exhaust ; front , centre & rear sections deteriorated , rear silencer outer skin insecure , recommend attention ,*** Potential hazard to other road users ***

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension ; both rear shockabsorbers , cases corroded , recommend replace

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm , rearward bush deteriorated

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 31 May 2013 195,165 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 20 %

Brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

Brakes ; n/s/r & o/s/r pipes corroded

Brakes ; parkiking brake cable return spring missing at centre link

Corrosion & damage ; o/s/f sill

Corrosion ; o/s/f chassis

Drivers view ; wiper split

Engine ; oil leak , sump corroded , suspect porous ? recommend attention

Exhaust ; front , centre & rear sections deteriorated , rear silencer outer skin insecure , recommend attention ,*** Potential hazard to other road users ***

Suspension ; both rear shockabsorbers , cases corroded , recommend replace

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm , rearward bush deteriorated

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel nuts covered

Pass 1 Jun 2012 192,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 May 2012 192,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2011 189,665 miles

Engine Under Shield Fitted

Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Boot Split

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

Slight Play In Steering Column, Up And Down Movement

Fail 16 May 2011 189,665 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine Under Shield Fitted

Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Boot Split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight Play In Steering Column, Up And Down Movement

Pass 21 May 2010 182,819 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

under shield fitted

Fail 19 May 2010 182,798 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear brake pads low

under shield fitted

Fail 5 May 2009 175,407 miles

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

engine undershield fitted not allowing a full inspection

front and rear brake pads wearing a little low

Pass 5 May 2009 175,407 miles

engine undershield fitted not allowing a full inspection

front and rear brake pads wearing a little low

Pass 29 May 2008 168,015 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 167,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 160,945 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 160,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

center silance hanger missing but exhaust secure

Pass 13 May 2006 155,896 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 151,281 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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P78 GMO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P78 GMO, 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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P78 GMO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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