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P771 XNJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 XNJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 117,501 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes greased not fully allowing inspection

Fail 16 Feb 2009 117,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes greased not fully allowing inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2008 114,471 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 114,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 109,149 miles

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

Coolant leak

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine tray fitted visual check impaired frt end

rear fog lense cracked no white light yet

Fail 23 Jan 2006 100,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 100,406 miles

o/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to split.

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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P771 XNJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P771 XNJ, 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 P771 XNJ registered?

P771 XNJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P771 XNJ safe to buy?

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