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P951 EFJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,340 mi
Last recorded132,340 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 EFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2012 132,340 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 132,340 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 101,042 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 101,042 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,528 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,436 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 64,913 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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P951 EFJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P951 EFJ, 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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P951 EFJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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