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P317 NVV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP317 NVV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 111,471 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 111,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 101,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,249 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 87,881 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 68,890 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 68,889 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)

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER PIPE CORRODING

MULTI V DRIVE BELT IS NOISEY POSSIBLY PULLEYS NOISEY ALSO

OFFSIDE REAR STOP LAMP LENS IS CRACKED AND LAMP FILLED WITH WATER

RIGHT HAND HORN BUTTON ON STEERING WHEEL NOT SOUNDING HORN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK

STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRACKING DUE TO FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,542 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 63,542 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BATTERY SLIDING SIDEWAYS ON TRAY

HORN RIGHT HAND PUSH BUTTON NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.0 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

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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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P317 NVV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P317 NVV, 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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P317 NVV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 January 1997.

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