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P524 WHY

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,742 mi
Last recorded150,742 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 WHY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 150,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 148,992 miles

exhaust system has minor leak

Fail 31 May 2018 148,992 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system has minor leak

Pass 3 Jun 2017 147,305 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 145,494 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 145,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 143,273 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 141,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 141,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 138,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 136,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 134,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 130,999 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 127,319 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 127,319 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 May 2008 121,790 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 114,685 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 108,491 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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P524 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P524 WHY, 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 P524 WHY registered?

P524 WHY is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P524 WHY safe to buy?

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