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P693 OLB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,162 mi
Last recorded65,162 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 OLB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2013 65,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,095 miles

passenger side mirror glass broken

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 56,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 56,515 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 51,633 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust middle and rear corroded

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

Fail 15 May 2009 51,633 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

exhaust middle and rear corroded

o/s/r indicator lens damaged

rear wiper split

Pass 16 May 2008 45,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 45,764 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2007 41,555 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 41,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 38,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P693 OLB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P693 OLB, 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 P693 OLB registered?

P693 OLB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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