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P259 AWW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 AWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 128,018 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 123,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 118,600 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 29 Dec 2010 112,761 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 108,703 miles

Both rear seats missing in boot

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear middle seatbelt trapped under seat unable to fully assess

Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,739 miles

Battery loose

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,073 miles

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

front brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2007 89,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,868 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P259 AWW 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 P259 AWW, 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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P259 AWW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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