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N122 EWC

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,288 mi
Last recorded179,288 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 EWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 179,288 miles

antiroll bars starting to rust

emissions first test failed

exhaust starting to rust

front brakes slight imbalance-24%

front top suspension mountings slight movement

handbrake performance slightly low

horn button slight damage

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear light lenses cracked/ repaired

nearside rear tyre tread edges worn low

offside front shock absorber slight leak

offside rear door handle faulty

offside rear tyre tread inner edge worn low

rear seats not in use at time of test

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

steering track rod ends cover boots starting to split

Fail 28 Jan 2011 179,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

antiroll bars starting to rust

brake warning lamp stays on

emissions first test failed

exhaust starting to rust

front top suspension mountings slight movement

horn button slight damage

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread edges worn low

nearside rear light lenses cracked/ repaired

offside front shock absorber slight leak

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low

offside rear door handle faulty

rear seats not in use at time of test

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

steering rack gaitors starting to perish

steering track rod ends cover boots starting to split

nearside rear brake disc scored/ worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 159,427 miles

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear light lens repaired

offside front indicator starting to discolour

Fail 29 Jan 2010 159,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes starting to rust

offside front indicator starting to show white

Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2008 138,372 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear row and centre seat of centre row not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2007 114,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 114,165 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 95,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear row of seats not fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2005 79,761 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade starting to split

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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N122 EWC is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N122 EWC, 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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N122 EWC is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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