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P916 THU

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,073 mi
Last recorded108,073 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP916 THU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,073 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,954 miles

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 101,827 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

light rust offside rear brake pipe

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2009 101,823 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

light rust offside rear brake pipe

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2008 93,185 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,185 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,330 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 88,330 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 82,466 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 82,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 77,178 miles

very light pitting on rear metal brake pipes. small cut in nearside rear tyre wall.

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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P916 THU 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 P916 THU, 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 P916 THU registered?

P916 THU is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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