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P52 RNM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

110,380 mi
Last recorded110,380 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 RNM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 110,380 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 110,037 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 98,881 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Feb 2009 96,328 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f. outer c.v. deriorated.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

right hand horn button inoperative.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 96,328 miles

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

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

lower engine cover fitted.

o/s/f. outer c.v. deriorated.

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

right hand horn button inoperative.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 91,831 miles

lower engine cover fitted.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2008 91,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower engine cover fitted.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 84,160 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 83,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 76,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 76,628 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P52 RNM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P52 RNM, 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 P52 RNM registered?

P52 RNM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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