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P899 SHR

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,928 mi
Last recorded168,928 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 SHR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 168,928 miles

battery insecure

both rear shock absorbers dust covers badly corroded

handbrake lever button sticking

main brake pipe rears corroded

nail in edges of tyre n/s/r 195/65/15hr

o/s/f steering track rod end dust cover cracking

pin hole o/s/f outer cv boot

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play on steering colune

split n/s/r bumper

Fail 12 Jun 2012 168,809 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

main brake pipe rears corroded

handbrake lever button sticking

battery insecure

both rear shock absorbers dust covers badly corroded

nail in edges of tyre n/s/r 195/65/15hr

o/s/f steering track rod end dust cover cracking

pin hole o/s/f outer cv boot

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

slight play on steering colune

split n/s/r bumper

Pass 3 Jun 2011 155,428 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel filter coroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 155,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel filter coroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 148,935 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 148,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusting not blowing

n/s/f/ drive shaft inner cv boot worn and split

slight play in o/s/f drop link

Pass 1 Jun 2009 145,113 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 145,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 133,667 miles

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

n/s front anti roll bar link top joint gator split

n/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished

o/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

rear shock absorber covers corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Jul 2007 123,388 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal has long travel

rear brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

rear shock absorbers outer casing coroded and broken

Pass 8 Mar 2006 108,569 miles

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

exhaust centre box outer surface small holes

rear shock absorber covers rusted

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 SHR is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P899 SHR, 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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What year was P899 SHR registered?

P899 SHR is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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