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P969 OVM

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 OVM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009

1. n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges. 2. o/s rear tyre becoming perished on side wall 3. n/s and o/s rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 4. slight leak in o/s rear shock absorbers.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,471 miles

o/s rear tyre becomming perrished

slight blow on outer section at front

Fail 10 Sep 2008 97,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre becomming perrished

slight blow on outer section at front

Pass 8 Sep 2007 91,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 86,389 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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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P969 OVM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P969 OVM, 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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P969 OVM is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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