1996 Ford Galaxy 2.0L Petrol · P618 HKM
1996 Ford Galaxy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 78,403 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2007.
- Make & Model
- FORD GALAXY
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Feb 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P618 HKM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2006
- 78,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P618 HKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Galaxy (P618 HKM) between March 2006 and March 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
P618 HKM Mileage History
- 20/03/200678,403 mi
- 20/03/200678,403 mi
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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