1997 Ford Galaxy 1.9L Diesel · P712 DBB
1997 Ford Galaxy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 216,690 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2014.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P712 DBB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2013
- 216,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P712 DBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Galaxy (P712 DBB) between February 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)”.
P712 DBB Mileage History
- 27/02/2006158,367 mi
- 28/02/2006158,390 mi+23 mi
- 09/03/2007162,915 mi+4,525 mi
- 19/03/2007163,010 mi+95 mi
- 25/03/2008171,519 mi+8,509 mi
- 05/04/2008171,697 mi+178 mi
- 02/05/2009181,115 mi+9,418 mi
- 05/05/2010187,441 mi+6,326 mi
- 05/05/2010187,441 mi
- 10/05/2011196,558 mi+9,117 mi
- 14/05/2012207,441 mi+10,883 mi
- 14/05/2012207,441 mi
- 08/05/2013216,687 mi+9,246 mi
- 09/05/2013216,690 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,105 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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