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P159 LHE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,384 mi
Last recorded91,384 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 LHE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2009 91,384 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 91,384 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,642 miles

at time of test one seat temp fuel cap rear exaust box getting corroded off side front tyre getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2005 87,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 87,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

at time of test only 1 seat in car

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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P159 LHE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P159 LHE, 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 P159 LHE registered?

P159 LHE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P159 LHE safe to buy?

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