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P996 PGH

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,716 mi
Last recorded171,716 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 PGH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 171,716 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 168,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 161,055 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 155,783 miles

Air bag light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F head light glass stone chip in glass but not affecting beam image

O/S/F outer mirror caseing missing

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 155,783 miles

Air bag light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/S/F head light glass stone chip in glass but not affecting beam image

O/S/F outer mirror caseing missing

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 147,457 miles

Air bag light on

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F h/light small hole in lens but not affecting beam image

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 147,457 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Air bag light on

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F h/light small hole in lens but not affecting beam image

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 136,235 miles

Air bag light on

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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

Stone chip in o/s/f h/light glass but not affecting beam image

Pass 19 May 2009 124,558 miles

Air bag light on

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F headlight small hole in glass

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Unable to check n/s/r+o/s/r centre rear seat belts due to seats not fitted

Pass 20 May 2008 115,423 miles

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

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

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

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

rear shock covers corroded away

Pass 1 Jun 2007 106,304 miles

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Fail 1 Jun 2007 106,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Air bag light on

Back box clamp broken

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

Front disc's corroded + thin

Long travel on brake pedal

O/S/F wiper split but still clear's screen

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

Rear disc's corroded + scored

Rear inner side light bulb's out

Stone chip in O/S/F headlight

Unable to check middle seat belt, middle seat missing

Unable to check underside of engine due to plastic cover fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2005 94,182 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

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

Offside headlamp lens damaged.

Rear hand brake cables worn on suspension.

Rear shock absorbers dust covers split.

Fail 8 Sep 2005 94,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

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

Offside headlamp lens damaged.

Rear hand brake cables worn on suspension.

Rear shock absorbers dust covers split.

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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P996 PGH is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P996 PGH, 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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P996 PGH is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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