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C2 DWL

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,212 mi
Last recorded113,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 DWL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,212 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 113,212 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,308 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 110,308 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s in n er c/v boot split

rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2011 109,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s in n er c/v boot split

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2009 102,530 miles

CORROSION ON SOME MECH.COMPONETS

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 102,526 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

CORROSION ON SOME MECH.COMPONETS

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,267 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,189 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 93,150 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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C2 DWL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,792cc 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 C2 DWL, 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 C2 DWL registered?

C2 DWL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is C2 DWL safe to buy?

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