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P132 RNM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,132 mi
Last recorded174,132 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 RNM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 174,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate is slightly damaged.

nearside front seat runner/s worn.

nearside mirror lens damaged.

nearside rear seat stowed away.

offside wiper is not aligned correctly.

rear registration plate is slightly detiorated.

Fail 20 May 2010 173,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate is slightly damaged.

nearside front seat runner/s worn.

nearside mirror lens damaged.

nearside rear seat stowed away.

offside wiper is not aligned correctly.

rear registration plate is slightly detiorated.

Pass 28 May 2009 167,038 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 167,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 156,287 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 156,247 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 141,168 miles

Exhaust system missing rear clamp

Front wipers slightly worn

Slight play in top front mounts

Pass 18 May 2006 122,969 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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P132 RNM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P132 RNM, 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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P132 RNM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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