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P76 UBE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,216 mi
Last recorded157,216 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 UBE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 157,216 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 137,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 147,564 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 129,588 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

front bumper damaged

front numberplate cracking

Oil leak

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both front indicators fading to white

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/r tyre valves slightly chafed by incorrectly fitted hubcaps

n/s/f mirror casing damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Oct 2007 123,366 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 118,767 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 118,737 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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P76 UBE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P76 UBE, 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 P76 UBE registered?

P76 UBE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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