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P842 KVV

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,577 mi
Last recorded190,577 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 KVV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 190,577 miles

middle exhaust box corroded

movement in both front top strut bearing on border line

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2010 190,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle exhaust box corroded

movement in both front top strut bearing on border line

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 184,735 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 184,657 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 182,830 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 182,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 181,122 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 181,064 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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P842 KVV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P842 KVV, 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 P842 KVV registered?

P842 KVV is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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