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N171 WFL

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,410 mi
Last recorded156,410 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 WFL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2009 156,410 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 151,887 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 145,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

removed outer casing of center box badly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 145,314 miles

removed outer casing of center box badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2006 143,413 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 142,214 miles

CRACK AND CHIP IN WINDSCREEN - OUTSIDE WIPER ZONE

OUTSIDE CASING OF CENTRE EXHAUST COMING OFF - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 12 Jul 2006 142,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

CRACK AND CHIP IN WINDSCREEN - OUTSIDE WIPER ZONE

OUTSIDE CASING OF CENTRE EXHAUST COMING OFF - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 12 Jul 2005 133,203 miles

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

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

not all rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 12 Jul 2005 133,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

not all rear seats fitted at time of test

offside front inner cv gaitor split

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 WFL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WFL, 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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What year was N171 WFL registered?

N171 WFL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N171 WFL safe to buy?

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