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P974 WFH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,978 mi
Last recorded123,978 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 WFH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 123,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroding.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 123,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 116,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2012 116,326 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2011 109,801 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 109,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TO REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.O/S FRONT FLEXI SLIGHT DETERIORATED.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SCUFFED.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 102,500 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 102,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,224 miles

CENTRE SILECER DETERIORATED. N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S ROW 2 O/S ROW 3 BACKREST M/MENT.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 96,224 miles

CENTRE SILECER DETERIORATED. N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S ROW 2 O/S ROW 3 BACKREST M/MENT.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 90,091 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 83,058 miles

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Fail 13 Feb 2007 82,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED. †SPARE TYRE CORDS EXPOSED POOR CONDITION. †EXHAUST CORRODED. †

Pass 6 Mar 2006 76,149 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 76,045 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P974 WFH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P974 WFH, 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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P974 WFH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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