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P631 SFB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,473 mi
Last recorded171,473 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP631 SFB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 171,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 170,894 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 170,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 170,153 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 161,492 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 155,979 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 155,979 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear passenger seats not fitted. unable to check seat belts and seat mountings.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 155,978 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear passenger seats not fitted. unable to check seat belts and seat mountings.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 139,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 124,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 108,173 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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P631 SFB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue 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 P631 SFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P631 SFB registered?

P631 SFB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P631 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P631 SFB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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