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N154 GTW

1996 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,686 mi
Last recorded188,686 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN154 GTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 188,686 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

slight blow on exhaust front joint

slight play in nearside steering rack arm joint

Fail 4 Oct 2011 188,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake pipes corroding

slight blow on exhaust front joint

slight play in nearside steering rack arm joint

Pass 14 Sep 2010 178,852 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2009 171,738 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2009 171,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 162,064 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 161,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 146,376 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 146,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 133,278 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 133,253 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N154 GTW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N154 GTW, 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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What year was N154 GTW registered?

N154 GTW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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