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P959 TGP

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,041 mi
Last recorded114,041 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 TGP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,041 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust corroded.

offside rear shock absorber top cover corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 110,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust corroded.

offside rear shock absorber top cover corroded.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,744 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

offside rear shock-absorber top cover corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,086 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

offside rear shock-absorber top cover corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2010 100,086 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

age cracks noted on nearside rear tyre.

engine oil level low.

offside rear shock-absorber top cover corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 94,572 miles

offside rear shock absorber top cover corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 94,572 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

offside rear shock absorber top cover corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,107 miles

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

nearside front anti-roll bar link ball-joint covers split.

offside rear shock-absorber top cover corroded.

Pass 2 May 2007 85,445 miles

o/s/r shock top cover corroded.

slight grease leak noted on both cv gaiters.

Fail 2 May 2007 85,445 miles

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

o/s/r shock top cover corroded.

slight grease leak noted on both cv gaiters.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 79,234 miles

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

o/s/r shock-absorber top cover corroded.

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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P959 TGP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P959 TGP, 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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P959 TGP is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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