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P495 RAR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,435 mi
Last recorded95,435 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 RAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 90,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat on front seat

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,938 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 74,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 69,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,335 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,974 miles

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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P495 RAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P495 RAR, 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 P495 RAR registered?

P495 RAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P495 RAR safe to buy?

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