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P249 NVR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,407 mi
Last recorded205,407 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 NVR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 205,407 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 205,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 189,114 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside door mirror cracked.

Battery insecure

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 189,114 miles

Battery insecure

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 169,979 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 169,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise slight damage to drivers door mirror

Pass 5 Apr 2006 143,225 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2006 143,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

o/s mirror cracked

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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P249 NVR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P249 NVR, 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 P249 NVR registered?

P249 NVR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P249 NVR safe to buy?

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