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P416 FCF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 FCF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 83,479 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre exhaust is corroded but not blowing

front bumper loose

nearside rear tyre detiriorated

tow bar incorrectly fitted (spacer)

Pass 17 May 2013 82,085 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Exhaust system in poor condition

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S horn button missing

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2013 82,006 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Exhaust system in poor condition

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S horn button missing

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2012 80,001 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Auxiliary belt in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S horn button missing

Fail 30 Apr 2012 79,980 miles

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

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

Auxiliary belt in poor condition

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S horn button missing

Pass 13 May 2011 78,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 77,532 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 14 May 2009 76,211 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 74,801 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 74,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 74,294 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 73,764 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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P416 FCF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P416 FCF, 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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P416 FCF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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