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P185 RTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,060 mi
Last recorded111,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 RTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2010 111,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear brake discs worn

slightly crack to o/s door mirror

Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 101,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 98,329 miles

both front top strut mounts slight play

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,194 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 94,001 miles

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P185 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P185 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 P185 RTW registered?

P185 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 July 1997.

Is P185 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 RTW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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