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R220 PCJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 PCJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Oct 2017

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2016

Airbag light not working

Centre Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2016

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Airbag light not working

Centre Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,924 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 119,908 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,272 miles

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

damage to offside door/wing

front exhaust mounting in poor condition

front/rear tyres wearing low/perishing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,884 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

damage to offside rear door/wing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 102,450 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

centre exhaust heavily corroded outre skin coming away

child seats fitted

front brake discs slightly worn

front flexible brake hoses age cracking

locking wheel bolts heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges and age cracking

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heavily corroded

locking wheel bolts corroded and in poor condition

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 96,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

locking wheel bolts corroded and in poor condition

suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

left hand horn control missing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2011 92,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

left hand horn control missing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 89,174 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 83,949 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 79,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 75,399 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 75,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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R220 PCJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R220 PCJ, 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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R220 PCJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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