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P492 PNO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,857 mi
Last recorded138,857 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 PNO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 138,857 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 138,857 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 121,142 miles

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

corrosion to nsr wheel arch

damage to nsf osf outer sills

osf nsf brake flexi hoses perished

osf nsf brake metal brake pipes corroded

osr nsr metal brake pipes corroded

raer seatbelts slow to retract

rear suspension corroded

sunstrip fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2009 121,123 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to nsr wheel arch

damage to nsf osf outer sills

osf nsf brake flexi hoses perished

osf nsf brake metal brake pipes corroded

osr nsr metal brake pipes corroded

raer seatbelts slow to retract

rear suspension corroded

sunstrip fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 105,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 92,078 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 92,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 88,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 76,724 miles

n/s wing mirror cracked not visable

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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P492 PNO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green 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 P492 PNO, 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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P492 PNO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P492 PNO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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