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P96 BLJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,538 mi
Last recorded111,538 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 111,538 miles

masak converters fitted

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

general corrosion to rear suspension

offside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion around both rear top shock absorber mounts

Fail 31 Jul 2008 111,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

general corrosion to rear suspension

masak converters fitted

offside rear anti roll bar bush has slight play

rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight corrosion around both rear top shock absorber mounts

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,453 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

centre exhaust box corroding

front discs worn and slightly pitted inner face

mask converters fitted to headlights

rear inner pads worn

slight play both front top suspension mounts

top brake light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,813 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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P96 BLJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P96 BLJ, 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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P96 BLJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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