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P713 YFW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,210 mi
Last recorded89,210 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 YFW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,210 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on!

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s anti roll bar link arm worn

rack boots perished

rear pads appear low

temprature gauge is inoperative

underside rusty in places

Fail 13 Jun 2008 89,207 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on!

c/o very irratick and unable to hold steady rev ?

exhaust very rusty

f/o/s anti roll bar link arm worn

rack boots perished

rear pads appear low

temprature gauge is inoperative

underside rusty in places

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,655 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 83,552 miles

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

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

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

antiroll bar link arm close to o/s/f inner wing and may rub when suspension is fully depressed

both rear tyres noted perished r/n/s also nailed

child seat fitted to rear

exhaust system noted rusty

f/o/s flexi brake hose noted perished

o/s mirror glass noted cracked

oil leak noted from the engine

Pass 12 Jun 2006 77,847 miles

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust very rusty

lambda reading very slow to drop

o/s mirror glass damaged

six seats fitted

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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P713 YFW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P713 YFW, 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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P713 YFW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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