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N143 CME

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 CME
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,549 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front brake discs corroded

lift in both front top suspension mounts

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 24 Feb 2013 109,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

condensation in n/s headlamp

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front brake discs corroded

lift in both front top suspension mounts

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2012 106,291 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2012 106,252 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses perishing

engine undershield fitted at time of test

lift in both front top suspension mounts

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,378 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 10 Mar 2011 102,378 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2010 96,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,898 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,688 miles

exhaust is rusty

front anti roll bar end link boots are split

o/s track rod end boot is split

Pass 19 Mar 2007 84,360 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 84,360 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

clamp missing from rear silencer.

o/s lower swivel boot split.

slight play in both front strut tops.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 74,313 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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N143 CME is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N143 CME, 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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N143 CME is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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