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P203 TWR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,869 mi
Last recorded172,869 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 TWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 172,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 169,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 May 2007 156,178 miles

Advise front number plate deteriorating.

Advise loose cover on passsaanger side mirror.

Advise loosse trim on passanger rear door.

Advise middle box corroding.

Advise near side rear shock cover worn.

Advise nearside heaadlamp aim is low but still with in pass spec.

Advise offside rear hose ferrel corroding

Advise right hand horn button missing .

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2007 156,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Advise cover on passaanger door mirror is loose.

Advise front number plate is deteriorating.

Advise horn button on steering wheel lefthand side is misssing

Advise near side headlamp low.

Advise near side rear brake hose ferrel is corroding.

Advise trim loose, on near side rear passanger door.outer.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 141,173 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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P203 TWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P203 TWR, 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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P203 TWR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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