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P751 RNK

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

208,333 mi
Last recorded208,333 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 RNK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 208,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakehoses perished

childseats fitted to nearside front & centre seats.

horn button missing offside.

nearside centre & rear seatbelts slow to return.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 208,331 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brakehoses perished

childseats fitted to nearside front & centre seats.

horn button missing offside.

nearside centre & rear seatbelts slow to return.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 198,661 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 198,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,926 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 182,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 182,504 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 177,386 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2008 171,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 165,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 158,401 miles

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

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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P751 RNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P751 RNK, 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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P751 RNK is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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