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N172 FHJ

1996 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,106 mi
Last recorded113,106 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2010 113,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,106 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 108,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,322 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 104,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 102,767 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 99,277 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 99,277 miles

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 FHJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N172 FHJ, 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 N172 FHJ registered?

N172 FHJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N172 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 FHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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