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P899 EOL

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,377 mi
Last recorded124,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 EOL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 124,377 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 124,377 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 116,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 105,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet release mechanism stiff.

nearside front tyre, small cut in sidewall not exposing cords.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 105,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet release mechanism stiff.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 95,528 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 95,525 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 85,952 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 85,952 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 84,124 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 84,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P899 EOL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P899 EOL, 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.

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P899 EOL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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