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N191 KWS

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,336 mi
Last recorded81,336 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 KWS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 77,679 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor damage to centre centre seat belt webbing

n/s/front indicator lamp not insecure but poorly fitted

some free play (lift) in both front suspension leg top mountings

Fail 24 Sep 2007 77,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

minor damage to centre centre seat belt webbing

n/s/front indicator lamp not insecure but poorly fitted

some free play (lift) in both front suspension leg top mountings

Pass 28 Sep 2006 73,430 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N191 KWS 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 60%.

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 N191 KWS, 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 N191 KWS registered?

N191 KWS is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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