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P873 OBA

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,544 mi
Last recorded104,544 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 OBA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 104,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 99,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 94,465 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 94,462 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

coolant level low

corrosion and minor leak to middle exhaust

damage to rear fog lamp lens

middle handbrake return spring corroded and broken

slight play offside and nearside front strut tops with suspension hanging

Pass 1 Apr 2006 90,065 miles

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

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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P873 OBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P873 OBA, 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 P873 OBA registered?

P873 OBA is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P873 OBA safe to buy?

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