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P990 CEW

1996 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,374 mi
Last recorded147,374 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 CEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 147,374 miles

dent in n/s outer door sill

front grill missing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 137,007 miles

Air bag light on

All 4 tyres wearing on outer edges

Battery insecure

Crack in n/s/f indicator lens

Damage to front of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to open o/s/f window

Water damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Sep 2009 131,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front grill broken and front numberplate cracked

n/s numberplate light dim

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight engine missfire (struggled through emissions)

unable to check rear seat belts as seats missing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 131,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front grill broken and front numberplate cracked

n/s numberplate light dim

n/s rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight engine missfire (struggled through emissions)

unable to check rear seat belts as seats missing

Pass 20 May 2008 122,564 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 122,564 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 111,304 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 111,304 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 101,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 100,090 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

all seatbelts slow to retract

front bumper slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2mm on edges and nail in tread

rear of exhaust heavily corroded and slightly blowing

slight oil leaks †

unable to check both additional seat belt stalks

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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P990 CEW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P990 CEW, 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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P990 CEW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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