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P461 RUV

1971 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,937 mi
Last recorded105,937 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Galaxy101,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 RUV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 105,937 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls perished

o/s number plate light comes on when tapped

Fail 18 Oct 2010 105,933 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre side walls perished

o/s number plate light comes on when tapped

Pass 21 Oct 2009 100,024 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 21 Oct 2009 100,022 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,221 miles

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

play in front top shock mounts,play n/s steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2008 95,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

play in front top shock mounts,play n/s steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2007 90,301 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 90,299 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,593 miles

suspension arms corroding

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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P461 RUV is a 1971 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P461 RUV, 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 55 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P461 RUV registered?

P461 RUV is a 1971 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P461 RUV safe to buy?

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