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P206 SMV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,156 mi
Last recorded213,156 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 SMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 213,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 201,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear box clamp corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 197,147 miles

both front bodysills damaged by jacking

slight corrosion both front chassis rails

Fail 7 Dec 2012 197,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front bodysills damaged by jacking

slight corrosion both front chassis rails

Pass 6 Dec 2011 192,006 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 185,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 179,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 172,602 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 172,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 165,305 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 165,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 158,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2005 149,472 miles

n/s seat belt slight marking

Fail 30 Nov 2005 149,470 miles

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

near side middle seat belt slight marking on belt

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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P206 SMV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P206 SMV, 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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P206 SMV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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