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P798 ALJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 ALJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2008 144,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

hole in o/s headlamp lens

Pass 4 Jun 2007 134,406 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 134,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag lamp on

o/s headlamp lens holed

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 9 Feb 2007 131,362 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 131,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

stone chip in offside headlight glass

Pass 10 Feb 2006 120,694 miles

steering noisey when driven in workshop

Fail 10 Feb 2006 120,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

air bag lamp iluminated

cv boots small spots oil or greese

door mirrors fractured & loose on fittings

engine very noisey

front brake hoses perishing

front exhaust condition poor

front metal brake pipe damp

lower arm rear bushing poor

niose & knock on steering rack slight play in o/s rack end

pas pipe damp

play movement & noise top steering colum & shaft

rack boots perishing & loose on small ends

rear brake calipers very slightly damp

slight play shockers & top strut mountings

slight uneven rise & fall front foot brake

tyre pressures & condition very poor

wiper condition 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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P798 ALJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P798 ALJ, 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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P798 ALJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P798 ALJ safe to buy?

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