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P478 GTF

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,822 mi
Last recorded90,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 GTF
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,822 miles

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

O/S/F tyre wearing thin on edges

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

handbrake lever comes up slightly high

Pass 9 Oct 2010 76,990 miles

horn button missing left hand of steering wheel

Fail 9 Oct 2010 76,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

horn button missing left hand of steering wheel

Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

left hand horn button missing

Fail 30 Sep 2009 68,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

left hand horn button missing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,675 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,906 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 58,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,578 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P478 GTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P478 GTF, 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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What year was P478 GTF registered?

P478 GTF is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P478 GTF safe to buy?

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