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P351 SHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP351 SHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,365 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 95,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 90,540 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 84,033 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 75,723 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 75,723 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 66,813 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 66,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2006 60,246 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 60,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P351 SHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,000cc 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 P351 SHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P351 SHK registered?

P351 SHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P351 SHK safe to buy?

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