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P960 AFJ

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,869 mi
Last recorded99,869 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 AFJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 99,869 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

nearside rear light lens cracked.

Fail 6 Aug 2009 99,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

nearside rear light lens cracked.

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,400 miles

Front bumper insecure

nearside rear door will not open from outside

Fail 29 Aug 2008 97,400 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear door will not open from outside

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,803 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 91,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 87,150 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Only two of the passenger seat belts were testable at time of test as other five passenger seats had ben removed for access requirements

Fail 23 Aug 2006 87,150 miles

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

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 87,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P960 AFJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P960 AFJ, 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 P960 AFJ registered?

P960 AFJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P960 AFJ safe to buy?

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