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P978 GFL

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,870 mi
Last recorded176,870 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 GFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 176,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 166,878 miles

center seat is missing

now n/s/f lock nut has been repaired play in n/s/f rack end spindle detected

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 26 Aug 2011 166,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

center seat is missing

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Aug 2010 155,427 miles

both rear steel brake pipes going from rear flexy's to caliper are starting to corrode

slight blow from front exhaust flexy pipe

Fail 24 Aug 2010 155,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear steel brake pipes going from rear flexy's to caliper are starting to corrode

slight blow from front exhaust flexy pipe

Pass 25 Aug 2009 144,745 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 144,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

exhaust pipe from catalytic to ctr sect is very corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 130,937 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 115,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 115,208 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,141 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 101,140 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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P978 GFL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P978 GFL, 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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P978 GFL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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