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P870 JRJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,196 mi
Last recorded139,196 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 JRJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 139,196 miles

Child seat fitted centre row centre seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Coolant level low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side front mirror glass cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Starter motor showing signs of a fault

Temp gauge reads hot - Light flashes - fan runs radiator seems cold

Third row near side rear seat not fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2007 139,196 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

damage to front windscreen/a zone and outside a zone within limit

damage to to near side front door mirror

possible starter motor fault/needs to be checked

water warning light on

wear to font brake disc

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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P870 JRJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P870 JRJ, 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 P870 JRJ registered?

P870 JRJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P870 JRJ safe to buy?

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