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P915 GAL

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

207,004 mi
Last recorded207,004 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 GAL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 207,004 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 206,815 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2013 190,459 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 180,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 170,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2010 160,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 154,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 148,059 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 143,010 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 135,514 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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P915 GAL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P915 GAL, 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 P915 GAL registered?

P915 GAL is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P915 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P915 GAL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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