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N163 VAV

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,989 mi
Last recorded99,989 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 VAV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 99,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2010 99,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,792 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 98,646 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

indicator switch cover missing

wipers only work on one speed temp switch fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 94,736 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2008 94,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

6th and 7th seats missing 2 rear child seats fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2007 91,509 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 91,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2006 86,272 miles

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 VAV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 February 1996.

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