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P616 SMV

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,617 mi
Last recorded117,617 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 SMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 117,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 108,470 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 108,470 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 97,953 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 97,953 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2010 42,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 87,950 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 87,950 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 82,627 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 76,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 70,293 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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P616 SMV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P616 SMV, 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 P616 SMV registered?

P616 SMV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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