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P960 FRC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

256,587 mi
Last recorded256,587 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 FRC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 256,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 240,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 227,620 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 216,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 203,638 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 187,856 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 172,887 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 172,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P960 FRC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P960 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P960 FRC registered?

P960 FRC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P960 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P960 FRC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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