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P977 GON

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,361 mi
Last recorded155,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 GON
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 155,361 miles

both rear seat and centre middle seats removed at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2011 155,361 miles

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

both rear seat and centre middle seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2010 151,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 147,391 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 140,641 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting

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

Nearside front and both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside rear and both front amber flaher bulbs faded

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

Slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 31 Jan 2007 134,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 129,768 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P977 GON is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P977 GON, 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 P977 GON registered?

P977 GON is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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