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P899 VCW

1996 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,826 mi
Last recorded112,826 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 VCW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2010 112,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear sub-frame bushes have slight play

both rear tyres badly perished

brake peddle rubber starting to split

nearside rear light cluster condensated

neraside centre seat belt not fully checked due to child seat

offside front indicator lens condensated

offside steering rack boot twisted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 112,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear sub-frame bushes have slight play

both rear tyres badly perished

brake peddle rubber starting to split

nearside rear light cluster condensated

neraside centre seat belt not fully checked due to child seat

offside front indicator lens condensated

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,446 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,559 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 104,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 101,052 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 101,018 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

1 n/s front washer jet blocked

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both front indicator units loose

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

large under tray fitted obstructing view.

o/s no.plate & o/s rear side light came on when tapped

rear no. plate becoming vauge.

vacuum pipe by air flow meter split

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,173 miles

both front flexi brake pipes perished not to cords

middle exhaust corroding

near side front tyre nail in tread

near side washers could do with adjustment

off side front lower wishbone bush split no play

off side number plate light worked when tapped

Pass 30 Sep 2005 92,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 92,600 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 VCW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

P899 VCW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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