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P950 SMX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,827 mi
Last recorded133,827 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 SMX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 133,827 miles

please see the advisory notice issued with the previous mot failure

Fail 11 Sep 2009 133,827 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

battery insecure

damage to n/s/f including indicator lens

movement in drivers seat

movement in steering rack

parking brake return spring broken

rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2008 125,063 miles

see adv370724268412

Fail 20 Sep 2008 125,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres close to legal limit on inner and outer edges needs attention

exhaust corroded

handbrake return spring broken needs attention asap

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit needs attention

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv gaitor

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear flexible brake hose furrel corroded

slight movement in drivers seat

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2007 117,913 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 111,129 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 111,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

general corrosion to floor pan

handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 7 Oct 2005 104,111 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 104,088 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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P950 SMX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P950 SMX, 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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P950 SMX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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