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P614 BUD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

164,119 mi
Last recorded164,119 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 BUD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 164,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 156,265 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 148,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 139,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,981 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 125,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 112,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 106,150 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 101,227 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,073 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 93,272 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 85,978 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 85,978 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P614 BUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P614 BUD, 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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P614 BUD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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