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P359 DDF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 DDF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 94,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,967 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,140 miles

off side rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,140 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

off side rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 12 Aug 2008 74,133 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 73,066 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,998 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 69,998 miles

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

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

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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P359 DDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P359 DDF, 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 P359 DDF registered?

P359 DDF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P359 DDF safe to buy?

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