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P326 NKU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,096 mi
Last recorded161,096 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 NKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 161,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 157,630 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 152,205 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 152,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 151,110 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 142,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall very slight damage

rear exhaust sheild loose

Fail 15 May 2013 142,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust sheild loose

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/f tyre sidewall very slight damage

Pass 12 May 2012 134,498 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 128,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 123,197 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 123,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front and rear number plates backing coming off

n/s/r wheel arch rusty and sharp edge

Pass 18 May 2009 117,967 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 117,967 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front and rear number plates backing coming off and cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f fexily brake pipes cracking

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear indicators white

slight play o/s/f rack spindle

Pass 14 May 2008 111,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plate backing coming off

front number plate cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 14 May 2008 111,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plate backing coming off

front number plate cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2007 104,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 104,649 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 99,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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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P326 NKU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P326 NKU, 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 NKU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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