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P913 TCD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,123 mi
Last recorded118,123 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP913 TCD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 118,123 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at test

o/s rear tyre tiny cracks apearing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,539 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge.

n/s/r tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 108,539 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked on the tread and sidewalls.

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge.

n/s/r tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 101,778 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 101,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r/ tyre has cracks on inner sidewall...advise further attention soon.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 94,621 miles

light o/s/r tyre wall cracks

Fail 8 Sep 2006 94,621 miles

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

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

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

light o/s/r tyre wall cracks

Pass 7 Sep 2005 87,816 miles

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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P913 TCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 P913 TCD, 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 P913 TCD registered?

P913 TCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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