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P849 UWS

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 UWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 102,632 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both will need replacing soon (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre badly perished (215/60r15

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly rough possibly rack (2.2.D.1)

service light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,865 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both will need replacing soon (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

service light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2017 101,865 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (215/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both will need replacing soon (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

service light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,884 miles

Exhaust backbox baffles rattling

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

Oil Leak

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

Undertray Fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 100,884 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust backbox baffles rattling

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

Oil Leak

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 97,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermitant electrical buzzing sound from inside the car

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2014 97,384 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

intermitant electrical buzzing sound from inside the car

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,293 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 90,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front tyre edges worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,607 miles

Exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer, but not leaking

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 88,607 miles

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

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

Exhaust clamp missing from rear silencer, but not leaking

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 87,244 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,409 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 84,407 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,140 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 80,140 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 75,263 miles

1 REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIATING †2 EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION CORRODING †3 REAR BRAKE FHURALS SURFACE RUSTY †

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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P849 UWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P849 UWS, 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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P849 UWS is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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