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P262 AAM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,051 mi
Last recorded105,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 AAM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2008 105,051 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to off side front wing

front and rear brake pads look low

wear in wish bone bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 105,051 miles

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

damage to off side front wing

front and rear brake pads look low

wear in wish bone bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,925 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 101,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2006 99,060 miles

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

damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 30 May 2006 99,024 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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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P262 AAM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P262 AAM, 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 P262 AAM registered?

P262 AAM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P262 AAM safe to buy?

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