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P866 AEP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,488 mi
Last recorded135,488 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 AEP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 135,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 116,084 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2012 116,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 107,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

front discs corrodeed ok in rollers

rubber boots split on both side ball joints

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 6 Jun 2011 107,276 miles

Slight play in o/s/f track rod end

front discs corrodeed ok in rollers

rubber boots split on both side ball joints

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,463 miles

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

both front brake discs slighly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,318 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 95,316 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 85,927 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 81,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,536 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 76,536 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 71,245 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 71,245 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise o/s/f tyre has cracks to side wall and a cut in tread not in excess of 25mm

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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P866 AEP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P866 AEP, 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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P866 AEP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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