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P806 DFL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,804 mi
Last recorded182,804 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP806 DFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 182,804 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 182,804 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 159,283 miles

slight wear to near-side track rod end.

unable to inspect front brake pads without dismantling.

Fail 10 Oct 2009 159,031 miles

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

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

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

slight wear to near-side track rod end.

unable to inspect front brake pads without dismantling.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 147,700 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

airbag warning lamp on

Fail 9 Oct 2008 147,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

n/s track rod end dust cover split

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2007 135,640 miles

both rear tyres perished and 2.5mm

Fail 29 Sep 2007 135,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag warning light on

both rear tyres perished and 2.5mm

unable to inspect inner brakepads without dismantling

Pass 14 Oct 2006 122,633 miles

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

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2006 122,377 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in off side front track rod end

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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P806 DFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P806 DFL, 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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P806 DFL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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