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N161 DMC

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,564 mi
Last recorded107,564 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN161 DMC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2009 107,564 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Apr 2009 107,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 May 2008 101,784 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 92,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,317 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 79,317 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 75,119 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 75,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S REARMOST SEAT BELT NOT TESTED (SEAT NOT FITTED) †DAMAGE TO FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

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

oil leak

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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N161 DMC is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N161 DMC, 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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N161 DMC is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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