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P971 YYG

1997 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,327 mi
Last recorded135,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP971 YYG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 135,327 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 132,424 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE METAL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE WEARING THIN ON OUTER EDGE

PASSENGER SIDE TRACK ROD END WORN BUT NOT TOO BAD

Pass 28 Mar 2012 130,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,966 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 125,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 121,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 117,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 117,286 miles

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

knocking from steering

Pass 28 Mar 2007 112,552 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,414 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 108,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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P971 YYG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P971 YYG, 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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What year was P971 YYG registered?

P971 YYG is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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