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P527 DPD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,118 mi
Last recorded127,118 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 DPD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,118 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Fail 19 Mar 2011 126,876 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag light

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 6 Mar 2010 119,603 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

airbag light on

front and rear registration plates delaminating

front brake discs worn

offside door mirror taped

offside front window not working

Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,685 miles

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

offside door mirror boddy cover cracked

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

offside door mirror boddy cover cracked

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,417 miles

offside door mirror outer cover missing

play to nearside and offside top suspension bearings

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 10 Mar 2007 93,448 miles

condensation to offside front indicator lens

front brake pads worn

offside front door mirror cover missing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,067 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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P527 DPD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P527 DPD, 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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P527 DPD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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