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P993 LOC

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,430 mi
Last recorded116,430 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 LOC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2011 116,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 116,430 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 107,180 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 107,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,810 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 89,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine misfire under load

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 82,589 miles

unable to check seat belt on middle row ,centre seat as seat is missing,Inner front pads appear low{requires wheels removed for full inspection.

Pass 10 Feb 2007 75,134 miles

broken wires found in tailgate area

Fail 10 Feb 2007 75,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both tyres nearly on legal limits

Fail 11 Feb 2006 67,939 miles

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

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test unable to check seat and seat belt

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,939 miles

n/s/r seat not fitted at time of test unable to check seat and seat belt

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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P993 LOC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P993 LOC, 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 P993 LOC registered?

P993 LOC is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P993 LOC safe to buy?

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