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P226 RCA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,762 mi
Last recorded123,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 RCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 123,762 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 123,637 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 114,971 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jun 2008 114,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2007 107,957 miles

Battery insecure

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front lower sills slightley bent

glow plug lamp flashing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 100,813 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

glow plug light flashing

spare tyre defective

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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P226 RCA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P226 RCA, 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 P226 RCA registered?

P226 RCA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P226 RCA safe to buy?

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