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P477 JRB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,162 mi
Last recorded167,162 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 JRB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 167,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 162,652 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 162,651 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 157,604 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2010 157,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2009 148,496 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 148,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 138,535 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 138,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 123,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 114,585 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 101,178 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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P477 JRB 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 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 P477 JRB, 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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P477 JRB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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