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P849 WUY

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,251 mi
Last recorded104,251 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 WUY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,251 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear exhaust

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

both front disc are lipped

offside front windows is not working

Fail 20 Jun 2017 104,251 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Rear exhaust

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

both front disc are lipped

offside front windows is not working

Pass 23 Apr 2016 95,512 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,629 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 82,897 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,551 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,304 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 68,147 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 65,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 62,567 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 62,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WUY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUY, 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 WUY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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