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P537 RAR

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,280 mi
Last recorded133,280 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP537 RAR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 133,280 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 133,280 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 119,510 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 109,505 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 109,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on edges

third row of seats missing seat belts not checked

uneven wear front brake pads

Pass 23 Jan 2006 97,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 97,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

centre silencer in poor condition

near side rear tyre worn low on outer 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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P537 RAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P537 RAR, 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 P537 RAR registered?

P537 RAR is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P537 RAR safe to buy?

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