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P859 JRJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,146 mi
Last recorded115,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 JRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,297 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 105,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 96,428 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,391 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 88,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 80,749 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 80,622 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,171 miles

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

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

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Sep 2006 73,171 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

off side mirror glass cracked

off side rear inner side light not working

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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P859 JRJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P859 JRJ, 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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P859 JRJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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