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P763 RNW

1997 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,609 mi
Last recorded138,609 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 RNW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 138,609 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 138,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 113,406 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 101,748 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 101,740 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

off side and near side front tyre inner 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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P763 RNW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel 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 P763 RNW, 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 P763 RNW registered?

P763 RNW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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