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P490 WGG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,259 mi
Last recorded142,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 WGG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 142,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL AT ITS LIMIT MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION IN NEAR FUTURE

VEICHLE HAS BEEN STOOD FOR A LONG TIME EVERTHING SEEMS OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 20 Aug 2005 134,120 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r light lens cracked/repaired.

radiator leaking

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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P490 WGG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P490 WGG, 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 P490 WGG registered?

P490 WGG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P490 WGG safe to buy?

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