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P959 KDM

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,124 mi
Last recorded140,124 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP959 KDM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 140,124 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside horn button missing

Slight blow on centre exhaust system

Slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar rubbers

Fail 12 Apr 2008 140,115 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside horn button missing

Slight blow on centre exhaust system

Slight play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 5 Apr 2007 134,772 miles

Vehicle presented with both rear most seats removed

Pass 19 Apr 2006 127,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P959 KDM is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P959 KDM, 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 P959 KDM registered?

P959 KDM is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P959 KDM safe to buy?

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