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P621 FAU

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,862 mi
Last recorded132,862 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 FAU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2008 132,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on limit

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 9 Sep 2008 132,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on limit

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 27 Mar 2007 126,180 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 126,180 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 126,176 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P621 FAU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P621 FAU, 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 P621 FAU registered?

P621 FAU is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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