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P485 SFM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,539 mi
Last recorded168,539 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 SFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 168,539 miles

both front wishbones rubber deteriating

centre silencer corroded

child seat occupied

front brake discs corroded

front wipers worn

n/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm has slight play

o/s/f h/light weak pattern

o/s/f seat belt frayed

slight blow on exhaust manifold causing fumes

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 26 Oct 2011 168,458 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front wishbones rubber deteriating

centre silencer corroded

child seat occupied

front brake discs corroded

front wipers worn

n/s/f seat belt frayed

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm has slight play

o/s/f h/light weak pattern

o/s/f seat belt frayed

slight blow on exhaust manifold causing fumes

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 4 Oct 2010 161,124 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front brake discs pitted

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 149,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 149,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 136,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 123,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 123,886 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 113,250 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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P485 SFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P485 SFM, 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 SFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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