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P740 FJB

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,208 mi
Last recorded154,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 FJB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 154,208 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 154,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 141,915 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 141,915 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,685 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges 2-5mm of tread left

nearside rear tyre 2-4mm of tread left

slight corrosion on offside front coil spring

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

some corrosion in offside front and nearside front chassis legs

Pass 14 Apr 2011 124,971 miles

slight corrosion in both front chassis legs

Pass 24 Apr 2010 119,781 miles

some play in both front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,622 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

number plates worn

small hole in exhaust downpipe

Pass 1 Mar 2008 103,721 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 97,596 miles

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges 0-2mm of tread left

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 2-4mm of tread left and sidewall starting to crack

Pass 11 Feb 2006 92,101 miles

both front indicator bulbs fading in colour

both front tyres worn on inner edges 2-4mm

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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P740 FJB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P740 FJB, 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 P740 FJB registered?

P740 FJB is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P740 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 FJB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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