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P259 FCY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,255 mi
Last recorded121,255 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 FCY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 121,255 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

interia mirror missing

ns rear pannel glass brocken

ns+os rear subframe bushes

rear exhaust

Pass 10 May 2011 114,775 miles

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

front and rear shockabsorbers

Fail 6 May 2011 114,677 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front and rear shockabsorbers

os front indicator

Pass 11 May 2010 109,348 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2009 101,904 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 6 May 2009 101,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 94,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,222 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 86,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 77,773 miles

Nearside rear tyre

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 FCY 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 70%.

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 FCY, 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 FCY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P259 FCY safe to buy?

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