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P979 HEG

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,150 mi
Last recorded146,150 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 HEG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 146,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 130,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 111,074 miles

Both Front Tyre's Wearing At Edges Of Tread Area Getting Close To The Legal Limmit(205/60 R15 91H)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 111,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both Front Tyre's Wearing At Edges Of Tread Area Getting Close To The Legal Limmit(205/60 R15 91H)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 105,466 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 99,420 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

REAR NO. PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE,FRONT NO. PLATE CRACKED,1X HORN PUSH BUTTON MISSING,

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P979 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P979 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 P979 HEG registered?

P979 HEG is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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