MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
714,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
damage to rear bumper
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P31 JSM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P31 JSM, 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 P31 JSM registered?
P31 JSM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P31 JSM safe to buy?
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