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N166 DMC

1996 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,708 mi
Last recorded130,708 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 DMC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 130,708 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm joint

Fail 19 Jul 2010 130,708 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

slight play nearside inner steering arm joint

Pass 4 Jul 2009 119,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 110,260 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2007 193,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 187,757 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 173,982 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 173,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N166 DMC is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N166 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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N166 DMC is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N166 DMC safe to buy?

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