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P830 JOM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

195,944 mi
Last recorded195,944 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 JOM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 195,944 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear on front brake discs,

Fail 1 Sep 2011 195,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear on front brake discs,

Pass 24 Sep 2010 186,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R passenger seatback insecure.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S/F inner sidewall splitting.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 186,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R passenger seatback insecure.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S/F inner sidewall splitting.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 176,345 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 176,345 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008
Pass 22 Sep 2007 152,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 144,847 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 144,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 133,671 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 133,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P830 JOM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P830 JOM, 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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What year was P830 JOM registered?

P830 JOM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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