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P981 YFX

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,458 mi
Last recorded115,458 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 YFX
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 115,458 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 108,622 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 108,622 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damaged to offside outer sill

Pass 18 Jan 2006 102,252 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 102,252 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P981 YFX is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P981 YFX, 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 P981 YFX registered?

P981 YFX is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P981 YFX safe to buy?

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