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P505 NWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,932 mi
Last recorded112,932 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 NWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 112,932 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 107,348 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block pla + rear brake pipes + play in osf track rod end

Fail 20 May 2010 107,348 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block pla + rear brake pipes + play in osf track rod end

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 100,614 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 100,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2008 92,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 74,019 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 NWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol 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 P505 NWC, 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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P505 NWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P505 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 NWC 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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