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N171 SMV

1996 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,894 mi
Last recorded100,894 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 SMV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2014 100,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle overheating

Pass 16 Apr 2013 94,927 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,933 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 92,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 89,356 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,761 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)

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

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

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

offside front electric window does not operate

Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,525 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 132,970 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

cooling fan incorrect and not fitted right

Fail 3 Mar 2008 132,967 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

cooling fan incorrect and not fitted right

Pass 8 Feb 2007 131,777 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked,rear seat removed

Fail 5 Feb 2007 131,758 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

nearside rear seatbelt not checked,seat removed

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 SMV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N171 SMV, 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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N171 SMV is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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