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P485 RAR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,411 mi
Last recorded150,411 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 RAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 150,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 137,691 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 137,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 126,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,115 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 13 Apr 2011 113,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 87,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 87,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,518 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 73,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 58,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Apr 2007 57,574 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,559 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 44,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 40,968 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 40,968 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P485 RAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P485 RAR, 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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P485 RAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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