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A13 TFM

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,659 mi
Last recorded177,659 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TFM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 177,659 miles

centre silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2025 177,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2024 177,642 miles

centre silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 May 2023 177,543 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

centre exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 31 May 2022 177,535 miles

centre silencer outer skin still rusted/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2021 177,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2020 176,882 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust silencer rusted/deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2019 176,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusted / deteriorating but not leaking at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2018 175,018 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 172,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 171,743 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 169,628 miles

no rear seats in use at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2014 168,759 miles

centre silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating but still not leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2013 166,842 miles

centre silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2012 164,801 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system rusted/deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2012 164,801 miles

exhaust system rusted/deteriorated but not leaking

Fail 27 Jun 2011 161,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 161,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 156,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 156,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 152,818 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 151,061 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 151,061 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 147,765 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 147,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 144,056 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 144,056 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A13 TFM is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A13 TFM, 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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A13 TFM is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 June 1996.

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