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N113 MWV

1996 Ford Galaxy

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

199,037 mi
Last recorded199,037 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 MWV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 199,037 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 199,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 196,289 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 196,289 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 183,693 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 183,693 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 169,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 156,807 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 156,807 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 153,892 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 153,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 153,857 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 138,262 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 138,262 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 127,540 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling slight play n/s track rod end rear shock covers slightly deterioated slight corrosion to rear axle brake pipes

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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N113 MWV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N113 MWV, 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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N113 MWV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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