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P160 VTL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 VTL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 142,888 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Fail 12 Jan 2009 142,888 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 134,534 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear and centre seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Jan 2008 134,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear and centre seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2006 127,447 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 127,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 120,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 120,743 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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P160 VTL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P160 VTL, 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 P160 VTL registered?

P160 VTL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P160 VTL safe to buy?

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