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PNZ 2271

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,061 mi
Last recorded190,061 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 2271
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 190,061 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

3rd row rear seats not fitted at time of test

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both rear tyres perished and split

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 180,358 miles

Both rear tyres perished and in poor condition.

O/S/R Coil spring broken at extreme end. Function not impared.

Rear (third row) seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 171,968 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 171,883 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 161,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 155,760 miles

ADVISE : REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED AND WEAK.

ADVISE : REAR SEATS PERMANENTLY FOLDED REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 148,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 148,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 140,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 128,346 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 120,029 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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PNZ 2271 is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PNZ 2271, 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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What year was PNZ 2271 registered?

PNZ 2271 is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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