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P326 MVW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 MVW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 88,576 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 88,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,288 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 76,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,557 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 68,677 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 68,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

front flexi brake hoses perishing

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,770 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 63,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,840 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 57,879 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P326 MVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc 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 P326 MVW, 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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P326 MVW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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