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P973 HEG

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,136 mi
Last recorded164,136 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 HEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 164,136 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 158,919 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 151,637 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 145,688 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 145,688 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 138,691 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2010 131,167 miles

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

all tyres wearing low on inner edges, front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2010 131,167 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

all tyres wearing low on inner edges, front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2009 120,783 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 114,584 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 95,904 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 84,816 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 84,793 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight blow from exhaust system at the front

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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P973 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P973 HEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P973 HEG registered?

P973 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P973 HEG safe to buy?

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