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P820 PKE

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 PKE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,354 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2009 91,874 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 91,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

complete exhaust corroded & deteriorating

n/s/f wiper deteriorating

Pass 3 Sep 2008 83,642 miles

Both rear tyres near limit and perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Minor damage to O/S wing mirror

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

One of the two buttons for the horn is missing

Pass 4 Sep 2007 76,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 76,812 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,728 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2006 70,714 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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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P820 PKE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P820 PKE, 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 P820 PKE registered?

P820 PKE is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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