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P967 VCW

1996 Ford Galaxy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP967 VCW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 130,201 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 130,193 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 127,693 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 127,693 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 123,414 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 118,149 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 118,149 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,514 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 86,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 86,003 miles

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

slight play in both rear wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 128,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 128,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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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P967 VCW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P967 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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P967 VCW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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