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P36 SRO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,861 mi
Last recorded233,861 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 SRO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 233,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 225,154 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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s wiper blade is deteriorating.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 215,240 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 207,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 207,528 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 200,052 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 184,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 184,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 173,258 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 173,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 160,192 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 160,190 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front suspension top mount has slight movement

Pass 30 Oct 2006 165,461 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 165,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 145,198 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 145,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P36 SRO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P36 SRO, 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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P36 SRO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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