MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
304,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
CENTRE MIDDLE ROW AND BOTH REAR SEATS REMOVED
CHILD LOCK ACTIVATED ON O/S/R DOOR
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S SUNVISOR LOOSE BUT NOT AFFECTING VIEW TO FRONT
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear shock dust covers corroded
fuel lines ferrules corroded
n/s front wheel damaged
o/s rear disc slightly corroded
rear a/roll bar slightly corroded
rear suspension corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
1 of 2 horn buttons missing
All brake hose ferrulles deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
o/s/r light cluster cracked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N181 BVU is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N181 BVU, 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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N181 BVU is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 April 1996.
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