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N159 KNK

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

126,145 mi
Last recorded126,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 KNK
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 125,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn uneven and outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front tyre BALD on edges

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

Rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 118,508 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 118,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread & outer wall

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre low edges

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 117,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KNK is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N159 KNK, 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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N159 KNK is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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