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R951 PAU

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,473 mi
Last recorded138,473 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 PAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 138,473 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 138,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 127,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2011 118,765 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 118,765 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 112,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear shock casing rusted away

Fail 16 Dec 2010 112,948 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear shock casing rusted away

Fail 3 Dec 2010 112,943 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear shock casing rusted away

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 104,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

joint between centre/cat exhausts leaking.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/r rear seat belts becoming slow to retract.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 104,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.

joint between centre/cat exhausts leaking.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

o/s+n/s/r rear seat belts becoming slow to retract.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 95,325 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

joint between cat/centre exhaust leaking.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edges.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Nov 2008 95,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

joint between cat/centre exhaust leaking.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edges.

play in o/s+n/s/f top mcpherson strut mounts.

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Nov 2007 91,261 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

joint between centre/cat exhaust leaking.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

n/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f engine mount worn/leaking oil.

play in o/s/f top mcpherson strut mount.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 91,261 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

joint between centre/cat exhaust leaking.

n/s/f indicator starting to discolour.

n/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to deteriorate.

o/s/f engine mount worn/leaking oil.

play in o/s/f top mcpherson strut mount.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,717 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 85,717 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

cat emissions close to 0.30% limit at fast idle.

cat exhaust baffles loose.

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords.

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

n/s/r tyre wearing very thin on outer edges.

o/s/f drivers seatbelt starting to fray.

o/s/f repeater starting to become insecure.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished,not to chords yet.

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

play in o/s+n/s/f rear wishbone bushes.

play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

rear exhaust corroding/deteriorating .

rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 80,014 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 80,014 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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R951 PAU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R951 PAU, 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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R951 PAU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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