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N160 LWR

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,695 mi
Last recorded107,695 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 LWR
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 107,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full adult seat belt inspection.

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

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre wearing outer edge.

One horn button not working.

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

Slight wear offside inner steering tie rod joint.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 101,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/rear and o/s/rear number plate lamps are dim o/s/front side lamp is dim

Pass 12 May 2008 97,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 May 2008 97,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 94,742 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE TO LIMIT ALSO N/S/REAR INNER EDGE WITH VARIOUS CUTS CHANGE ASAP O/S/FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PIPE CRACKING REAR DISCS POOR CONDITION UNABLE TO VIEW PADS FULLY N/S/REAR BABY SEAT LOCKED ALSO O/S/REAR REAR SO LTD TEST

NO PLATE AND O/S/F/S/LIGHT LOW OUTPUT BAT/INS BOTH REAR SHOCK TOP BUSHES WORN TO LIMIT HORN BUTTONS INCOMPLETE REAR SUS CORRODED TREAT ASAP

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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N160 LWR is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N160 LWR, 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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N160 LWR is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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