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P420 NHK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,231 mi
Last recorded59,231 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 NHK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,231 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,430 miles

o/s drivers mirror cracked.

o/s/f wiper blade split.

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall.

Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

o/s drivers mirror cracked.

o/s/f wiper blade split.

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 49,996 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,168 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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P420 NHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P420 NHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P420 NHK registered?

P420 NHK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P420 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 NHK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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