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N172 BNA

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,352 mi
Last recorded65,352 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 BNA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 65,352 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 65,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

unable to test rear2 seat belts and seats (removed)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 63,876 miles

centre exhausttemporary repairs carried out

long travel on handbrake

offside rear shockersorber slight leak

offside trye worn on inside of tyre

rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

long travell on brake pedal

o/s front tyre worn on inside edges and cut in side wall

o/s rear shock leaking slightly

rear brake pads getting low

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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N172 BNA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N172 BNA, 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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N172 BNA is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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