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P181 NHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 NHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 133,683 miles

battery loose

slight play in top mounts

Fail 9 Jan 2010 133,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose

slight play in top mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2009 124,804 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 124,655 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jan 2008 114,060 miles

front top shock mounts wearing

front wishbone rear bushes wearing

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 30 Dec 2006 103,343 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 103,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front bottom ball joint boots split

Pass 10 Jan 2006 89,789 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 88,603 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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P181 NHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P181 NHK, 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 P181 NHK registered?

P181 NHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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