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P998 KNO

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,486 mi
Last recorded160,486 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 KNO
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 160,486 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear tyre perished.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 160,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear tyre perished.

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 153,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 147,430 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 137,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 134,937 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 134,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake hoses perished

both steering rack boots perished

nearside front indicator lense broken

nearside front track rod end boot split

play in steering felt at steering wheel

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2007 123,886 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 123,673 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front indicator insecure

play in offside front strut top

play in steering felt at steering wheel

play in steering rack

rattle from exhaust

rear number plate delaminating slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2006 113,854 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 113,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn

no reverse lights

offside front washers require adjustment

play in both front strut tops

rear tyres worn low

tailgate wire loom taped up

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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P998 KNO is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P998 KNO, 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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P998 KNO is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 August 1996.

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