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P97 LCA

1996 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,492 mi
Last recorded89,492 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 LCA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 89,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in N/S/F link arm

Two front lower are bushes starting to crack

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,492 miles

Slight play in N/S/F link arm

Two front lower are bushes starting to crack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,486 miles

Lower arm bushes slighly cracked

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in N/S/F link arm

Fail 25 Nov 2008 85,486 miles

Lower arm bushes slighly cracked

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight play in N/S/F link arm

Pass 6 Nov 2007 80,841 miles

both front flexi hoses starting to crack

bottom arm bushe starting to crack

slight play top mounts

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,517 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 71,666 miles

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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P97 LCA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 P97 LCA, 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 P97 LCA registered?

P97 LCA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P97 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 LCA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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