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P917 WCD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,439 mi
Last recorded101,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 WCD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 101,439 miles

corrosion and small blow rear exhaust silencer at inlet pipe

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,318 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 79,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,341 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,125 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,902 miles

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

O/S/F seat has slight play in frame joint

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,414 miles

small pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 14 Jul 2007 48,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

small pin hole in o/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 15 Jul 2006 42,974 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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P917 WCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P917 WCD, 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 P917 WCD registered?

P917 WCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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