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N120 JLD

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,421 mi
Last recorded104,421 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN120 JLD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 104,421 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 102,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 100,385 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 96,791 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2011 93,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear registration plates deteriorated.

Pass 9 May 2011 93,328 miles

front & rear registration plates deteriorated.

Pass 19 May 2010 91,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 87,870 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 87,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 85,923 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 26 May 2007 82,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 79,335 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 79,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2005 76,925 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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N120 JLD is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N120 JLD, 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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N120 JLD is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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