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P505 NJA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 NJA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 141,495 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 141,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 129,803 miles

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 28 Oct 2008 122,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 113,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 107,244 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P505 NJA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P505 NJA, 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 NJA registered?

P505 NJA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P505 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 NJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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