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P545 AFC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,823 mi
Last recorded118,823 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 AFC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 118,823 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

N S F inner drive shaft boot split

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 107,941 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,946 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 97,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,070 miles

exhaust centre and rear heavily corroded

exhaust flexi joint mesh worn

front brake hoses perished

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in front leg top mounts

play in steering rack

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2006 81,956 miles

both rear inner sidelights inoperative

exhaust system heavily corroded

front flexi hoses slightly perished

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

stonechips front screen

Fail 8 Nov 2006 81,956 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear inner sidelights inoperative

exhaust system heavily corroded

front flexi hoses slightly perished

slight play in front suspension leg top mounts

slight play in steering rack

stonechips front screen

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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P545 AFC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P545 AFC, 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 P545 AFC registered?

P545 AFC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P545 AFC safe to buy?

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