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N163 WUP

1996 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,449 mi
Last recorded138,449 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 WUP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 138,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 133,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 130,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,288 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2014 121,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 115,400 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 109,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,661 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 103,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 98,543 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 91,269 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 91,268 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,432 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,651 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,877 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 WUP is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N163 WUP, 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 WUP is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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