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P520 MWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 MWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2012 147,118 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 139,934 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 132,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 123,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,718 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 104,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 95,551 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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P520 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P520 MWC, 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 P520 MWC registered?

P520 MWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is P520 MWC safe to buy?

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