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P738 KWL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,301 mi
Last recorded124,301 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 KWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 124,301 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 124,126 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 116,741 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 116,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 110,717 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 110,717 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cat heat shield loose/rattling

n/s/f wiper blade worn

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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P738 KWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P738 KWL, 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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What year was P738 KWL registered?

P738 KWL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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