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P354 NKU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,727 mi
Last recorded136,727 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 NKU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2010 136,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 128,757 miles

Front exhaust mounting weakened advise replacement.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temp gauge inop.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 128,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front exhaust mounting weakened advise replacement.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temp gauge inop.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 118,045 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 118,045 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,586 miles

Near side wiper blade replaced

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,902 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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P354 NKU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P354 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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What year was P354 NKU registered?

P354 NKU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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