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P855 RYN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,484 mi
Last recorded131,484 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 RYN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 131,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust system deteriating

exhaust emmisions near limits

offside horn button missing

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust system deteriating

exhaust emmisions near limits

offside horn button missing

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Apr 2012 128,324 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

exhaust centre box corroded

front wipers split

Pass 4 Apr 2011 125,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

horn switch missing right side on sterring wheel, left hand switch pressent

nearside track rod end boot split

offside and nearside rear(middle row seats), both seat belt storks stick slightly when released under load

offside ball joint boot split

offside front indicator lense slightly loose

offside rear shock absorber cover broken

offside washer jet poor

only just pass emission test. emissions on limit

outer skin centre section exhaust hanging off

rear wiper arm missing

slight bind offside rear

slight play at offside steering/suspension

slight play offside top suspension mount

slight rust inner face offside front brake disc

slight up and down movement from steering column

steering column top and bottom covers missing

wipers split

Fail 4 Apr 2011 125,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

horn switch missing right side on sterring wheel, left hand switch pressent

nearside track rod end boot split

offside and nearside rear(middle row seats), both seat belt storks stick slightly when released under load

offside ball joint boot split

offside front indicator lense slightly loose

offside rear shock absorber cover broken

offside washer jet poor

only just pass emission test. emissions on limit

outer skin centre section exhaust hanging off

rear wiper arm missing

slight bind offside rear

slight play at offside steering/suspension

slight play offside top suspension mount

slight rust inner face offside front brake disc

slight up and down movement from steering column

steering column top and bottom covers missing

wipers split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 121,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER COVER CORRODED

OFFSIDE SILL DENTED

ONE HORN COVER MISSING

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

SOME OF TOW BAR REMOVED,SOME BOLTS MISSING

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS , NO SEATS FITTED

WIPERS POOR IN CLEARING SCREEN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P855 RYN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P855 RYN, 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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P855 RYN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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