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L12 ALH

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,514 mi
Last recorded197,514 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 ALH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2007 197,514 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 197,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 180,846 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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L12 ALH is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L12 ALH, 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 L12 ALH registered?

L12 ALH is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is L12 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 ALH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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