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P878 SGC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,087 mi
Last recorded147,087 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 SGC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 147,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

centre exhaust mount broken.

front & rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2009 147,072 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

centre exhaust mount broken.

front & rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

offside mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2008 140,713 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 140,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 129,488 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 129,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 120,966 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked will need replacing soon

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2006 120,966 miles

Both rear tyres are perished and cracked will need replacing soon

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P878 SGC 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 P878 SGC, 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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P878 SGC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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