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P798 OVU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,696 mi
Last recorded167,696 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 OVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 167,696 miles

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

Oil leak

both front anti roll bar drop links in poor condition

both rear brake discs heavily corroded(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion on both front floorpans

fuel tank damp

nearside front wiper blade splitting

nearside rear stop lamp dim

offside front outer sill damaged

rear brake pads appear low

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats missing

Fail 16 Aug 2010 167,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll bar drop links in poor condition

both rear brake discs heavily corroded(ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

both rear tyres wearing low

corrosion on both front floorpans

fuel tank damp

nearside front wiper blade splitting

nearside rear stop lamp dim

offside front outer sill damaged

rear brake pads appear low

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts due to seats missing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 152,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 152,587 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 133,964 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 124,017 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 113,024 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 113,024 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

can't see brake fluid level very well

engine oily

front brake pads worn

nearside wiper blade splitting

spare wheel a bit loose

Pass 21 Dec 2005 102,996 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 102,996 miles

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

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

engine oil level low.

nearside front tyre inner edge worn bald.

offside front and nearside front suspension leg top strut mounts worn.

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 OVU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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