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N159 GLD

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,446 mi
Last recorded120,446 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 GLD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,446 miles

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Center rear view mirror missing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 120,443 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake discs are slightly corroded

Center rear view mirror missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front section of exhaust rusted

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,093 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 117,331 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 117,331 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 115,587 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed

Pass 12 Mar 2009 113,059 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 113,059 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 110,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 110,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 104,083 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 104,083 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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N159 GLD is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 112,562 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 N159 GLD, 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 31 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N159 GLD is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 September 1995.

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