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P218 YGH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,604 mi
Last recorded78,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 YGH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,604 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,693 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,104 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,630 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front windows tinted

Pass 14 Dec 2007 66,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 62,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 57,079 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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P218 YGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P218 YGH, 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 P218 YGH registered?

P218 YGH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P218 YGH safe to buy?

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