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P548 OTU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,636 mi
Last recorded108,636 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 OTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 108,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,357 miles

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

slight play in steering rack -o/s.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,561 miles

slight damage to most seat belts

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyre cracking

damage to screen

front bumper damaged

front fog light insecure

front number plate broken

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear wiper , blade missing

Fail 29 Aug 2006 97,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking (215/60hr15)

damage to screen

front bumper damaged

front fog light insecure

front number plate broken

nearside rear inner side light not working

rear wiper , blade missing

slight damage to most seat belts

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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P548 OTU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P548 OTU, 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 P548 OTU registered?

P548 OTU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P548 OTU safe to buy?

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