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P315 UAV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,402 mi
Last recorded149,402 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 UAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 149,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2012 149,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 134,504 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 134,483 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 120,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 114,396 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 114,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,552 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 101,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,152 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 91,152 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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P315 UAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P315 UAV, 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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P315 UAV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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