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HHZ 5948

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,985 mi
Last recorded109,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHZ 5948
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 109,985 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,217 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,742 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 101,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 96,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 86,843 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 83,424 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 83,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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HHZ 5948 is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HHZ 5948, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HHZ 5948 registered?

HHZ 5948 is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is HHZ 5948 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HHZ 5948 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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