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P993 PWU

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,228 mi
Last recorded112,228 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP993 PWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 112,228 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 2 Oct 2008 112,228 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 5 Jul 2007 105,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in o/s mirror

Pass 5 Jul 2007 105,284 miles

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

crack in o/s mirror

Fail 20 Jun 2006 89,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside seatbelt in middle row slightly frayed

Pass 20 Jun 2006 89,659 miles

nearside seatbelt in middle row slightly frayed

Pass 30 Jun 2005 78,550 miles

unable to check middle seat belts due to middle seats been taken out (time of test)

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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P993 PWU is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P993 PWU, 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 P993 PWU registered?

P993 PWU is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is P993 PWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P993 PWU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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