MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,229 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs have slight wear
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front tyre nearing legal limit and bald on inner edge
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.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P488 MVX registered?
P488 MVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 January 1997.
Is P488 MVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P488 MVX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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