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P974 HEG

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,410 mi
Last recorded106,410 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 HEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,410 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2013 106,489 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2012 99,083 miles

Corrosion to brake master cylinder and brake servo unit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 99,083 miles

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

Corrosion to brake master cylinder and brake servo unit

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 98,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,876 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,135 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 84,130 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Feb 2009 80,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,267 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 68,311 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 61,171 miles

CENTER SECTION CORRODED,BOTH FRONT WISH BONE BUSHES WORN.

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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P974 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P974 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.

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What year was P974 HEG registered?

P974 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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