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IEZ 3796

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,798 mi
Last recorded124,798 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIEZ 3796
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 124,798 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 124,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 122,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes heavily greased.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 122,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn but not excessively

nearside rear brake disc corroded but not considered excessive

possible slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

suspect brake fluid level possibly below minimum mark

Fail 21 Oct 2009 122,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn but not excessively

nearside front door handle missing but still able to open door from outside

nearside rear brake disc corroded but not considered excessive

possible slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing

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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IEZ 3796 is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IEZ 3796, 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 IEZ 3796 registered?

IEZ 3796 is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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