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P126 LJW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,422 mi
Last recorded118,422 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 LJW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 118,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 114,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 108,484 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 108,441 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 104,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,524 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 95,326 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 95,243 miles

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

kat u/s

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,579 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 87,388 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 82,744 miles

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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P126 LJW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P126 LJW, 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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What year was P126 LJW registered?

P126 LJW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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