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P393 PDM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 PDM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 92,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine over filled with oil

Exhaust in poor condition, centre mounting brocken

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside rear most seat missing

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

Oil leak

Rear discs heavly worn and scored

Rear number plate damaged and marked

Reluctant to pass emissions test

Slight exhaust blow

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2012 92,006 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine over filled with oil

Exhaust in poor condition, centre mounting brocken

Front discs worn

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

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

Nearside rear most seat missing

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

Oil leak

Rear discs heavly worn and scored

Rear number plate damaged and marked

Reluctant to pass emissions test

Slight exhaust blow

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2008 57,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 52,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 49,397 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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P393 PDM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P393 PDM, 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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P393 PDM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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