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P281 SDX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,945 mi
Last recorded144,945 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 SDX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 144,945 miles

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

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

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

slight play os inner rack joint

Pass 22 Feb 2013 130,468 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 130,468 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 122,824 miles

1ST ROW OF REAR PASSENGERS SEATS HAVE CHILD SEATS INSTALLED AT TIME OF TEST - ADULT BELTS NOT CHECKED

2ND ROW OF REAR PASSENGER SEATS STOWED AT TIME OF TEST

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 111,328 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

CENTRE EXHAUST BODY HEATSHIELD DAMAGED AND FOULING SILENCER

CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN NSR - BELT BOT CHECKED

CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN OSR - BELT NOT CHECKED

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

OSF SILL DAMAGED

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING

OSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Fail 11 May 2011 111,328 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED ON INSIDE FACES

CENTRE EXHAUST BODY HEATSHIELD DAMAGED AND FOULING SILENCER

CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN NSR - BELT BOT CHECKED

CHILDSEAT PRESENT IN OSR - BELT NOT CHECKED

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF WIPER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

OSF SILL DAMAGED

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSR WHEEL BEARING

OSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 88,070 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 88,070 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2008 77,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2007 10,733 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 10,733 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,187 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 62,187 miles

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

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

Nearside 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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P281 SDX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P281 SDX, 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 P281 SDX registered?

P281 SDX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P281 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 SDX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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