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P991 CEW

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,997 mi
Last recorded43,997 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 CEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,997 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one centre rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Only four seats fitted,rest has been removed

Fail 13 Jun 2022 43,997 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective one centre rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Only four seats fitted,rest has been removed

Fail 17 May 2022 43,997 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only four seats fitted, rest has been removed

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 42,104 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 41,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,846 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 41,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,978 miles

gearbox has major oil leak !!!

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,745 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,301 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 31,296 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,357 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 25,129 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 25,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,379 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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P991 CEW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P991 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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P991 CEW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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