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FORD GALAXY1997 · 2.0L PETROL

P254 CEP

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD GALAXY (1997, PETROL, 1998cc) — mileage recorded at unavailable. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 13/10/2008
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 13/08/2008
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle's roadworthiness is currently unverifiable due to a complete absence of MOT data for the past nineteen years. The last recorded test on 15 October 2007 at 135,489 miles resulted in a pass with no defects. Because no tests have been conducted since that date, there is no evidence to confirm the current state of the mechanical components, structural integrity, or safety equipment. The maintenance trend has effectively stalled, leaving the vehicle's condition a total unknown for nearly two decades. The mileage profile indicates extremely low usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. The record shows the car covered 120,386 miles in October 2006 and 135,489 miles by October 2007. This 15,000 mile gap suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and seized brake calipers. The lack of any entries beyond 2007 implies the vehicle has not been legally roadworthy for years. A buyer must perform a comprehensive physical inspection focusing on the risks associated with long-term storage and age. Prioritize checking for structural corrosion on sills, floor pans, and wheel arches, as moisture accumulates when vehicles remain stationary. Inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the brake lines for internal corrosion or perished cracking. Given the age and low mileage, the fuel system, coolant hoses, and tyres require scrutiny for signs of catastrophic failure before any attempt is made to drive the vehicle.

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Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

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