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N122 VAV

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,056 mi
Last recorded157,056 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 VAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 157,056 miles

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both front tyre treads low on edges.

Front exhaust mounting snapped.

Wear and play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting .

Fail 17 Nov 2011 157,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake flexible hoses perished.

Both front tyre treads low on edges.

Front exhaust mounting snapped.

Wear and play in nearside front top shock absorber mounting .

Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,019 miles

R Tyres v low

Top shokes mounts got play

Fail 26 Oct 2010 149,010 miles

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

R Tyres v low

Top shokes mounts got play

Pass 26 Oct 2009 141,250 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 129,692 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 129,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 125,798 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 120,448 miles

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

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 VAV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N122 VAV, 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 VAV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N122 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N122 VAV shows 9 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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