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P882 PTU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,514 mi
Last recorded145,514 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP882 PTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 145,514 miles

CO's higfh on emissions

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

anti freeze resevoir loose

battery insecure

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2012 145,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CO's higfh on emissions

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS light on

anti freeze resevoir loose

battery insecure

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 May 2011 125,908 miles
Fail 25 May 2011

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake flexis cracked

radiator leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,242 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / GETTING CKLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 65 / 15 H

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS BECOMING DEFFUSED

EXHAUST CAT INTERNALS SIGNS OF BEING REMOVED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED VERY HEAVLY REAR SECTION WEAK / BECOMING PIN HOLED / BLOWING SLIGHTLY

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK / SIGNS OF WELDING REPAIRS / PASTE REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

NEARSIDE SECTION OF HORN PUSH BROKEN ON STEERING WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT ELEC WINDOW INOP

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / WEARING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 65 / 15 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 12 Nov 2009 125,229 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)

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

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

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

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS BECOMING DEFFUSED

EXHAUST CAT INTERNALS SIGNS OF BEING REMOVED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED VERY HEAVLY REAR SECTION WEAK / BECOMING PIN HOLED / BLOWING SLIGHTLY

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / WEAK / SIGNS OF WELDING REPAIRS / PASTE REPAIRS CARRIED OUT

NEARSIDE SECTION OF HORN PUSH BROKEN ON STEERING WHEEL

OFFSIDE FRONT ELEC WINDOW INOP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES / GETTING CKLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 65 / 15 H

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED / PERISHED / WEARING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 65 / 15 H

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 20 Nov 2008 112,310 miles

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

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)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 18 Nov 2008 112,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,438 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 102,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 86,423 miles

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

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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P882 PTU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P882 PTU, 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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P882 PTU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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