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P757 RSX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP757 RSX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 92,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakepipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

front and rear number plate beginning to delaminate

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 17 Jul 2009 92,602 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakepipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

front and rear number plate beginning to delaminate

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 88,506 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion at rear exhaust silencer

Fail 15 Jul 2008 88,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion at rear exhaust silencer

Pass 7 Jul 2007 83,636 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,951 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 73,012 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 73,012 miles

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

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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P757 RSX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P757 RSX, 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 P757 RSX registered?

P757 RSX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P757 RSX safe to buy?

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