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LKE 248B

1996 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,380 mi
Last recorded35,380 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKE 248B
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,362 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 32,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,836 miles

advisories as previous

Fail 4 Sep 2007 28,836 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wing rusting

propshaft rear uj has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,686 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 24,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 19,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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LKE 248B is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in White with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 116,449 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 LKE 248B, 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 30 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LKE 248B registered?

LKE 248B is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is LKE 248B safe to buy?

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