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P808 EBW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,694 mi
Last recorded214,694 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 EBW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 214,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

air bag light on dash

both front brake flexys cracking

both rear shock casing corroded

bottons missing on horn

drivers window not working

gear box oil leaking

n/s/f door panel insucre

n/s/r door panle missing

o/s/f cvboot split inner

o/s/f shock/hub damaged repaird

o/s/r door panle insucre

temp gage not working

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2008 209,359 miles

both rear s/asorbers dust covers corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2008 209,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 202,946 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 202,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 197,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 193,226 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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P808 EBW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P808 EBW, 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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P808 EBW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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