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R571 PJO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,113 mi
Last recorded114,113 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 PJO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 114,113 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 114,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre under inflated

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Parking brake cable return spring broken

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 109,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre under inflated

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Parking brake cable return spring broken

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 105,069 miles

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

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)

all tyres worn heavily on inner edges and getting down , offside front tyre on limit

handbrake cable return spring broken

Fail 8 Nov 2008 105,021 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

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)

all tyres worn heavily on inner edges and getting down , offside front tyre on limit

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 27 Oct 2007 100,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear and offside front tyres all wearing on inner edges

cuts in sidewalls of both front and nearside rear tyres

handbrake cable return spring broken

Fail 27 Oct 2007 100,510 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear and offside front tyres all wearing on inner edges

cuts in sidewalls of both front and nearside rear tyres

handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 15 Nov 2006 94,049 miles

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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R571 PJO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 R571 PJO, 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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R571 PJO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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