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P687 PEV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

209,063 mi
Last recorded209,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 PEV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2017 209,063 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 205,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 195,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 188,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wishbones corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 181,755 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 174,017 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 167,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 167,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 160,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 150,716 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clamp missing from rear section off exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2008 138,535 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 138,535 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 125,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak, under shield covered in oil

Pass 23 Apr 2007 125,167 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine oil leak, under shield covered in oil

Pass 12 Apr 2006 110,594 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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P687 PEV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P687 PEV, 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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P687 PEV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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