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P647 NSC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,373 mi
Last recorded143,373 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 NSC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 143,373 miles

O/S/F tyre cracking

both rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

both sills damaged from front

front to rear brakepipes slightly corroded x2

handbrake cables slightly fraying

Fail 12 Apr 2012 143,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

O/S/F tyre cracking

battery insecure

both rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

both sills damaged from front

front to rear brakepipes slightly corroded x2

handbrake cables slightly fraying

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 133,381 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 133,380 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 175,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 168,456 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 168,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 164,307 miles

advise very slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2006 164,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise very slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

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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P647 NSC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P647 NSC, 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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P647 NSC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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