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P869 UVL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,983 mi
Last recorded181,983 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 UVL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 181,983 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 181,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear slight noise

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 168,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 168,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear inner bulb out

Pass 24 Sep 2014 161,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

bottom centre gearbox mount perrishing

Pass 26 Sep 2013 160,720 miles

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

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

corrosion thoughout the hole system

corrosion to varoius parts of chassie & axle mounts

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 160,688 miles

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

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

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

corrosion thoughout the hole system

corrosion to varoius parts of chassie & axle mounts

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 158,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery charge light on when main beam engaged

Fail 25 Sep 2012 158,274 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery charge light on when main beam engaged

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 155,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 155,281 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 149,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,922 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,922 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 130,080 miles

1.pin hole in n/s front oter cv boot 2.front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished 3.front drop link balljoint covers split 4.rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 5.rear brake pads worn low

6.heavy surface corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2008 129,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

1.pin hole in n/s front oter cv boot 2.front brake flexi hoses slightly perrished 3.front drop link balljoint covers split 4.rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted 5.rear brake pads worn low

6.heavy surface corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2007 120,139 miles

1.n/s front tyre worm on outer edge †2.surface corrosion of o/s both front to rear and rear brake pipes †3.rear brake discs corroded and poor

Pass 25 May 2006 112,290 miles

1.n/s front upper wiper blade split on edge and in poor condition †2.surface corrosion on rear brake pipes †3.front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded unable to see condition in some parts †4.front brake pipoes slightly corroded †

5.both front brake flexi hoses perrishing †6.exhaust front mount broke away but fully secure †7.spare wheel slightly loose †

Pass 21 May 2005 105,430 miles

1.surface corrosion of all brake pipes †2.exhaust front bracket broke

Pass 21 May 2005

1.surface corrosion of all brake pipes †2.exhaust front bracket broke

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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P869 UVL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P869 UVL, 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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P869 UVL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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