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N158 DMD

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,092 mi
Last recorded180,092 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 DMD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 180,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 168,602 miles

slight wear in o/s steering rack & boot perrishing both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perrishing rear steel brake pipes rusting exhaust crumbly

Pass 23 Feb 2009 158,787 miles

steel brake pipes rusting slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2007 153,812 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 146,755 miles

Offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2006 146,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 141,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N158 DMD is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N158 DMD, 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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N158 DMD is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N158 DMD safe to buy?

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