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N171 CTJ

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 CTJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 93,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tail door

slight play in steering

Fail 1 Dec 2009 93,596 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tail door

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back two seats missing

crack in n/s of screen

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2008 84,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

back two seats missing

crack in n/s of screen

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,297 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in pecribed area

n/s centre rear seat belt not cheaked due to child seat fitted

rear box exhaust clamp broken

stone chip in windscreen zone a but within 10mm

Fail 16 Oct 2007 78,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

crack in windscreen but not in pecribed area

n/s centre rear seat belt not cheaked due to child seat fitted

rear box exhaust clamp broken

stone chip in windscreen zone a but within 10mm

Pass 7 Oct 2006 71,936 miles

crack in n/s screen

n/s/f lower bush split,but no movement

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear box rusty not blowing

slight play in stg rack

stone chips in screen

Fail 4 Oct 2006 71,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

crack in windscreen but outside sweept area

n/s/r seat belt not cheaked due to child seat fitted

rear box badly corroded but not blowing

slight play in stearing rack †

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2005 65,864 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 65,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

crack in windscreen but not in sweept area

n/s/r side light been taped

slight play in n/s of stearing rack

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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N171 CTJ is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 112,562 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 N171 CTJ, 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 31 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N171 CTJ is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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