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P309 BJT

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,820 mi
Last recorded140,820 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 BJT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 140,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 143,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 132,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 129,389 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 129,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 122,795 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front tyres close to wear limit

centre outer seatbelts checked with child seats in place

o/side front inner disc pads appear low,also rear dads

o/side mirror damaged and cover missing

slight freeplay in o/side steering rack end

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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P309 BJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P309 BJT, 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 P309 BJT registered?

P309 BJT is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P309 BJT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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