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P219 RTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,129 mi
Last recorded166,129 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 RTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 166,129 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 156,468 miles

Offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2011 146,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 138,318 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 129,567 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 120,994 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 113,187 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear box missing sealing clamp

Pass 2 Aug 2006 105,803 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 105,803 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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P219 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P219 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 P219 RTW registered?

P219 RTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P219 RTW safe to buy?

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