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P418 GAN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,237 mi
Last recorded149,237 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP418 GAN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 149,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 145,995 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 142,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 136,545 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 136,524 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,606 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 130,728 miles

exhaust system getting corroded and weak

offside and nearside front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2008 127,169 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 127,169 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 122,702 miles

offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2006 114,436 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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P418 GAN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P418 GAN, 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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P418 GAN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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