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P818 ARG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

218,968 mi
Last recorded218,968 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 ARG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 218,968 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill full length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 205,221 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2018 205,221 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both / inner sill (5.2.6)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 197,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 197,531 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 189,551 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 177,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 177,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 168,531 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 168,531 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 159,945 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 159,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 152,059 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 152,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 142,833 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 142,833 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 134,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 134,398 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 125,486 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding on

Pass 15 Mar 2008 117,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 107,940 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 107,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 98,838 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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P818 ARG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P818 ARG, 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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P818 ARG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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