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P343 GJH

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,450 mi
Last recorded189,450 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 GJH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 189,450 miles

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

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

horn buttons are damaged

offside and nearside front flexy brake pipes are deterioated

offside front headlight has a stone chip

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 13 Mar 2008 180,671 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 180,671 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 172,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 165,669 miles

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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P343 GJH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P343 GJH, 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 P343 GJH registered?

P343 GJH is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P343 GJH safe to buy?

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