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P21 UVT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,900 mi
Last recorded115,900 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 UVT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 115,900 miles

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

o/s t/r/end tie bar knuckle

Fail 26 Apr 2011 115,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

o/s t/r/end tie bar knuckle

Pass 23 Apr 2010 108,975 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 108,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,912 miles

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear seats removed

Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,912 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

rear seats removed

Fail 19 Apr 2008 96,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lense cover broken

spare wheel insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2008 96,527 miles

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lense cover broken

spare wheel insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2007 88,899 miles

front drop link dust covers split

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,886 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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P21 UVT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P21 UVT, 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 P21 UVT registered?

P21 UVT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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