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Ford Galaxy

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P641 VBHMOT history

P641 VBH is a blue diesel Ford Galaxy first used on 2 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2025
Mileage
166,717 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P641 VBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Galaxy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
2 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P641 VBH was last recorded at 166,717 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 3,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2012: 84,470 miles, lower than 87,726 miles on 17 Mar 2011.
  • 28 Jun 2019: 139,569 miles, lower than 141,415 miles on 17 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,282 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,435 miles
Average per year
4,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,717 miles
  • 2023 – 163,282 miles
  • 2022 – 156,772 miles
  • 2021 – 151,034 miles
  • 2019 – 139,569 miles
  • 2018 – 134,011 miles
  • 2017 – 127,573 miles
  • 2016 – 120,336 miles
  • 2015 – 113,467 miles
  • 2014 – 106,389 miles
  • 2013 – 96,250 miles
  • 2012 – 84,470 miles
  • 2011 – 87,726 miles
  • 2009 – 87,435 miles
  • 2008 – 87,218 miles
  • 2007 – 86,548 miles
  • 2006 – 83,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,717 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s tyres, also wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components starting to get rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s rear seat removed at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,717 miles (+3,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,717 miles
    Test number
    889211124956
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s tyres, also wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components starting to get rusty

  2. Pass163,282 miles (+6,510)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,282 miles
    Test number
    944400951754
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance could be improved
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle starting to show corrosion in places

  3. Pass156,772 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,772 miles
    Test number
    849220274152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,034 miles (+11,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,034 miles
    Test number
    726015597853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion in places

  5. Pass139,569 miles (-1,846)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,569 miles
    Test number
    203382841450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear seat removed at time of test
    • AdvisoryNew dash fitted

  6. Fail141,415 miles (+7,404)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,415 miles
    Test number
    731633264058
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear seat removed at time of test

  7. Pass134,011 miles (+6,438)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    652924020413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,573 miles
    Test number
    287223792437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,573 miles (+7,237)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,573 miles
    Test number
    196602023780
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass120,336 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    244199480685
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail120,336 miles (+6,869)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    331924557254
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass113,467 miles (+7,078)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,467 miles
    Test number
    369630565104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Pass106,389 miles (+10,139)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    288317764121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,250 miles (+11,780)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    598441363197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass84,470 miles (-3,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    487913562113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,726 miles (+291)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,726 miles
    Test number
    958906271001
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated
    • NoteImbalance evident on front brakes 19%
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn at edges of tread
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear door latched secure in closed position
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn/cracking on tread

  17. Pass87,435 miles (+217)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,435 miles
    Test number
    520557359346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSurface corrosion evident on front and rear brake discs

  18. Pass87,218 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,218 miles
    Test number
    994476068225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,548 miles (+3,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    86,548 miles
    Test number
    724191627245
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,257 miles
    Test number
    653271996125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P641 VBH

Does P641 VBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P641 VBH expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P641 VBH?
The MOT on P641 VBH expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P641 VBH done?
P641 VBH was recorded at 166,717 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
Has P641 VBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P641 VBH has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on P641 VBH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P641 VBH find?
P641 VBH passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s tyres, also wearing on outer edges; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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