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P995 RMJ

1997 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,302 mi
Last recorded112,302 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 RMJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 103,146 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 103,135 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 998,025 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 98,023 miles

Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 93,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 93,451 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 88,393 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 88,393 miles

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

Non-standard fuel filler cap fitted.

Right horn button cover missing.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 83,200 miles

Nearside front tyre very close to limit advise replacement.

Offside front tyre close to limit.

Temp fuel filler cap fitted.

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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P995 RMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P995 RMJ, 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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P995 RMJ is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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