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P492 WHY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,683 mi
Last recorded113,683 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP492 WHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2008 113,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

bolt missing from n/s head light mounting

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear light lens damaged

noise from catalyst

Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

bolt missing from n/s head light mounting

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear light lens damaged

noise from catalyst

Pass 30 Mar 2007 106,593 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 100,747 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 100,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P492 WHY, 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 P492 WHY registered?

P492 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P492 WHY safe to buy?

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