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P557 PNO

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,305 mi
Last recorded166,305 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 PNO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 166,305 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 159,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 153,033 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 153,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 146,500 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake discs worn pads over half worn

nearside front tyre low

nearside handbrake low reading

offside front tyre limit

rear roll bar bushs worn

Fail 27 Nov 2007 146,498 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake discs worn pads over half worn

nearside front tyre low

nearside handbrake low reading

offside front tyre limit

rear roll bar bushs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2006 134,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 134,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P557 PNO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P557 PNO, 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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P557 PNO is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P557 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 PNO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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