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P878 KDP

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,123 mi
Last recorded176,123 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 KDP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 176,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

One of two front exhaust mountings broken

Pass 18 Jul 2016 174,065 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 173,971 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 172,056 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 172,056 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 169,938 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

wipers slow in operation

Fail 8 Jul 2014 169,924 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust heat shield insecure

wipers slow in operation

Pass 1 Aug 2013 165,156 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 165,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 157,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 157,386 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 148,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 148,626 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 141,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 133,042 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 132,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 120,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 109,883 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 109,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 98,936 miles

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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P878 KDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P878 KDP, 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 KDP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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