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P512 SFM

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,988 mi
Last recorded166,988 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 SFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 166,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 155,197 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

large crack in windscreen (outside swept vision)

rear brake discs in poor condition & rear pads worn very low

Fail 27 Jun 2007 155,197 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

large crack in windscreen (outside swept vision)

rear brake discs in poor condition & rear pads worn very low

Pass 1 Jul 2006 144,917 miles

corrosion in front brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2006 144,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in front brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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P512 SFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White 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 P512 SFM, 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 P512 SFM registered?

P512 SFM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P512 SFM safe to buy?

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