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P386 SVC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,928 mi
Last recorded137,928 miles
Recorded on28 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 SVC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2011 137,928 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 137,915 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 131,919 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 131,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2009 126,333 miles

1x front to valve brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2008 117,863 miles

both front flexi. brake hoses showing fatigue

exhaust system showing corrosion.

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front pads getting low.

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

o/s/rear tyre has wall cracks and uneven wear on outer edges

Fail 27 May 2008 117,863 miles

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

both front flexi. brake hoses showing fatigue

exhaust system showing corrosion.

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front pads getting low.

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

o/s/rear tyre has wall cracks and uneven wear on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2007 107,469 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/front very slight track rod end play.

n/s/rear metal brake pipe corrosion.

Pass 22 May 2006 97,619 miles

n/s/front metal brake pipe slight corrosion.

n/s/front suspension top mount slight play.

n/s/rear metal brake pipe corrosion.

rear brake pads 3/4000 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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P386 SVC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P386 SVC, 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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P386 SVC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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