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P552 MLB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,465 mi
Last recorded161,465 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP552 MLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 161,465 miles

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

surface corrosion to both front chassis

Fail 21 May 2009 156,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

damage to n/s outer sill

engine noisy

front no plate cracked

front tyres non reinforced

handbrake linkage return spring broken

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2009 156,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

damage to n/s outer sill

engine noisy

front no plate cracked

front tyres non reinforced

handbrake linkage return spring broken

o/s/r tyre perished

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 19 May 2008 151,778 miles

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

front and rear bumpers insecure

horn buttons damaged

Fail 19 May 2008 151,777 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear bumpers insecure

horn buttons damaged

Pass 16 May 2007 144,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 136,918 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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P552 MLB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P552 MLB, 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 P552 MLB registered?

P552 MLB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P552 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P552 MLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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