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N163 UJT

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,966 mi
Last recorded70,966 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 UJT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 70,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 62,832 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 62,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coth centre inner and outer seats are round the wrong way so the seat belts work correctly

offside front tyre has both inner and outer sidwalls deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 55,982 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 55,982 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 45,909 miles

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to exhaust centre section

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

front brake discs becoming scored and corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 18 May 2009 45,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

corrosion to both rear brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to exhaust centre section

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

front brake discs becoming scored and corroded on inner surfaces

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 33,157 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 33,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,139 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N163 UJT is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N163 UJT, 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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N163 UJT is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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