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P174 RTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,726 mi
Last recorded161,726 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 RTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 161,726 miles

Advises as in last test. No. 604357177185

Fail 26 Jun 2007 161,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre rear seat lap belt buckle is damaged. ( cover part missing )

Nearside front outer CV boot starting to split.

Nearside front tyre is worn low on edges.

Slight play in rear anti rollbar offside end bush on suspension arm.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 150,795 miles

Both front brake hoses are starting to crack.

Low brake readings on nearside hand brake effiencies indicating that they may need attention / repair.

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are starting to split.

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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P174 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P174 RTW, 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 P174 RTW registered?

P174 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P174 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 RTW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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