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P47 MWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,201 mi
Last recorded194,201 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 MWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2012 194,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 115,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 78,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 72,863 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 65,599 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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P47 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P47 MWC, 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 P47 MWC registered?

P47 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P47 MWC safe to buy?

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