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P156 VNK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,748 mi
Last recorded189,748 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 VNK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 189,748 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 189,625 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 177,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 177,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 164,017 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 153,259 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 153,259 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 144,687 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre defective

use higher tyre pressures

Pass 31 Aug 2007 138,284 miles

Wheels of inspection of front brake pads

Pass 23 Aug 2006 130,902 miles

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

centre row centre belt slight damage

rear number plate started to peel

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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P156 VNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P156 VNK, 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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P156 VNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P156 VNK safe to buy?

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