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P295 RCA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,563 mi
Last recorded156,563 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 RCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 156,563 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 156,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 143,002 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 131,818 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 131,818 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 120,446 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 120,446 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 107,343 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P295 RCA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P295 RCA, 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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P295 RCA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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