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P561 VDG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,697 mi
Last recorded219,697 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 VDG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 219,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 217,261 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 199,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 199,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 184,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake cable center spring broken

very slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2008 184,702 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cable center spring broken

very slight noise near side front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2007 170,822 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 170,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 11 May 2006 150,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 150,067 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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P561 VDG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P561 VDG, 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 P561 VDG registered?

P561 VDG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P561 VDG safe to buy?

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