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P972 TCD

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,158 mi
Last recorded118,158 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 TCD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,158 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Apr 2009 118,139 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2008 110,554 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 110,553 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,822 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 85,746 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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P972 TCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P972 TCD, 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 P972 TCD registered?

P972 TCD is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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