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P297 NKN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,337 mi
Last recorded112,337 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 NKN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 112,337 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 108,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 103,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 103,354 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,940 miles

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

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

front and rear number plats fading

Fail 26 Aug 2008 96,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 91,740 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 87,300 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 87,297 miles

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 82,978 miles

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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P297 NKN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P297 NKN, 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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P297 NKN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P297 NKN safe to buy?

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