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P223 VWV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,166 mi
Last recorded180,166 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 VWV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2009 180,166 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 174,448 miles

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

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

centre silencer exhausy blow. n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread. n/s/r handbrake bit poor.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 161,125 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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P223 VWV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P223 VWV, 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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P223 VWV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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