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P302 SBM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,423 mi
Last recorded177,423 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP302 SBM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 177,423 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 170,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 165,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 160,624 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 155,247 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 151,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 139,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 131,648 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 131,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 120,068 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 120,068 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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P302 SBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P302 SBM, 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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P302 SBM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P302 SBM safe to buy?

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