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P954 RVX

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,086 mi
Last recorded117,086 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 RVX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 117,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 117,085 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corropded

o/s front seat beltfrayed

o/s n/s inner andouter sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,394 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED, BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, EXHAUST CORRODED, SPARE WEEL INSECURE, INNER SILLS CORRODED, INTERIOR MIRROS MISSING.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 109,394 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED, BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, EXHAUST CORRODED, SPARE WEEL INSECURE, INNER SILLS CORRODED, INTERIOR MIRROS MISSING.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,964 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,964 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

all brake pipescorroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,165 miles

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

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

sills floor and chassi very rusty dry advise to wax oil

Pass 17 Mar 2007 82,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 79,470 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 79,470 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P954 RVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P954 RVX, 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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P954 RVX is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1997.

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