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P207 SCA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,631 mi
Last recorded182,631 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 SCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 182,631 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 170,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

all rear removed seats

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 May 2010 170,777 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

all rear removed seats

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 159,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2008 149,433 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 139,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 125,372 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 125,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P207 SCA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P207 SCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P207 SCA registered?

P207 SCA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P207 SCA safe to buy?

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