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P392 WKG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,053 mi
Last recorded181,053 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 WKG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 181,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 181,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning lamp on (5.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2014 170,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 160,733 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 158,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 158,738 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 157,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 154,668 miles

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

right hand horn button inop

Pass 25 Mar 2009 149,954 miles

o/s/f top suspension mounting has slight lift

Pass 28 Feb 2008 141,936 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS DENTED

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 139,222 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS DENTED

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2006 136,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

unable to see fully under due to engine shield fitted

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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P392 WKG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P392 WKG, 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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P392 WKG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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