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P808 TBD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,987 mi
Last recorded124,987 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 TBD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,987 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 124,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,833 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,711 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 121,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 120,076 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,076 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake drum fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,346 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 115,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 113,980 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 113,980 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/r door not opening from inside

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,207 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,746 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 105,787 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 103,047 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 99,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,712 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 88,947 miles

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

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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P808 TBD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P808 TBD, 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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P808 TBD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P808 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 TBD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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