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N165 LWW

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

117,836 mi
Last recorded117,836 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 LWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 117,836 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

exhaust insurcure

Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split both fronts (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

exhaust insurcure

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,384 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 Mar 2017 116,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,414 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 113,930 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,304 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2014 112,304 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 109,558 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 109,558 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 102,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 102,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,802 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 89,802 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 82,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,967 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 64,217 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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N165 LWW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N165 LWW, 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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N165 LWW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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