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P163 GGM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,102 mi
Last recorded97,102 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 GGM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 97,102 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

centre exhaust mount missing

corrosion to exhaust tail pipe

corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

n/s wing mirror glass broken

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,108 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 92,106 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 84,222 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL STUCK IN THE TREAD..

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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P163 GGM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P163 GGM, 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 P163 GGM registered?

P163 GGM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P163 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P163 GGM shows 4 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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