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P126 TGC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,862 mi
Last recorded156,862 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 TGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 156,862 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components some damage and corrosion to sills

Fail 10 Jan 2011 156,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components some damage and corrosion to sills

Pass 28 Jan 2010 151,810 miles

advise nearside steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2009 128,831 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 128,831 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 123,487 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 109,682 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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P126 TGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGC, 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 TGC registered?

P126 TGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P126 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 TGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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