MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,117 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside front outer sill corroded and holed
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
exhaust system corroded
slight play in near side front steering arm
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
exhaust system corroded
slight play in near side front steering arm
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front indicators slightly white
nearside front seat belt recoils slow due to twisted
off side front headlamp misted with water affecting headlamp aim
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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P878 GCH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P878 GCH, 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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P878 GCH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P878 GCH safe to buy?
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