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P505 MLB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 MLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 115,948 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 115,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,067 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 110,067 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 103,008 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 102,784 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 92,349 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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P505 MLB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P505 MLB, 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 P505 MLB registered?

P505 MLB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P505 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 MLB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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