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P781 SWC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 SWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 112,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 111,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 100,216 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 96,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 93,517 miles

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

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)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2008 89,230 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 84,432 miles

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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P781 SWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P781 SWC, 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 P781 SWC registered?

P781 SWC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P781 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P781 SWC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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