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P961 SYK

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,196 mi
Last recorded110,196 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 SYK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 110,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 110,196 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 100,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 100,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread on both edges at time of test

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,297 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,297 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both frontwiper blades wearing

ext. heat shields loose

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

no front fog lights working

o/s/f door inner trim loose

o/s/f seat covering wearing

rear ext. box replaced

rearmost seats removed

slight damage to o/s lower sil lip

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

under engine cover loose

underside of car has surface rust in places

very slight movement in o/s/r susp.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,151 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 68,151 miles

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

cat heat shield loose

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

rear most seats folded away

slight damage to o/s/f lower sil lip

stone chips in windwscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,680 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 52,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,706 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,407 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front + rear no plates starting mto discolor

n/s/r + o/sf tyres starting to wear on sides (o/s/f nearing limits +-3mm)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,256 miles

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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P961 SYK is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P961 SYK, 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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P961 SYK is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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