1997 Ford Galaxy 2.8L Petrol · P527 MBD
1997 Ford Galaxy (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 92,610 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2792cc
P527 MBD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2009
- 92,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P527 MBD Mileage History
- 06/05/200677,118 mi
- 13/05/200677,118 mi
- 10/05/200781,174 mi+4,056 mi
- 10/05/200781,174 mi
- 12/05/200885,869 mi+4,695 mi
- 12/05/200885,869 mi
- 20/06/200991,774 mi+5,905 mi
- 10/07/200992,594 mi+820 mi
- 10/07/200992,610 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,873 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P527 MBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Galaxy (P527 MBD) between May 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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