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N182 LWW

1996 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,799 mi
Last recorded173,799 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 LWW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 173,799 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 24 Jul 2010 164,251 miles

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front chassis rails very heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 154,828 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 147,329 miles

n/s and o/s/f brake discs worn and n/s/f inner surface pitting

n/s and o/s/f strut top mountings worn

n/s and o/s/r steel brake pipe unions corroding

n/s/f flexy brake hose cracking

rear exhaust silencer clamp split

rear shockabsorbers upper covers corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2007 137,817 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

o/s horn switch missing still working on n/s switch

o/s rear tyre on limit on inner edge

slight binding n/s front wheel

Pass 26 May 2006 125,042 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 125,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N182 LWW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N182 LWW, 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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N182 LWW is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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