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P486 SGN

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,172 mi
Last recorded104,172 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 SGN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,172 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s middle row off seat,seat belt not tested.Child seat obstructing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2009 102,807 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Inner Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear seats missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 93,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both back row seats removed ref; seat belt checks

Fail 4 Jan 2008 93,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both back row seats removed ref; seat belt checks

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 76,089 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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P486 SGN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P486 SGN, 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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P486 SGN is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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