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P488 MVX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 MVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 145,229 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

both side front doors inner door cards missing

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Fail 13 Nov 2015 145,222 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

both side front doors inner door cards missing

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,115 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 126,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 124,102 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 115,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 112,576 miles

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

front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 104,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

o/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 11 Jun 2007 100,416 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,445 miles

offside front tyre nearing legal limit and bald on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2005 92,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Undertray fitted so unable to check underside of engine bay area.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 92,976 miles

Undertray fitted so unable to check underside of engine bay area.

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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P488 MVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P488 MVX, 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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P488 MVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P488 MVX safe to buy?

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