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N206 ESJ

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,729 mi
Last recorded185,729 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 ESJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 185,729 miles

ADVISE both front door latches require attention †ADVISE damage to front and rear seat belts webbing

ADVISE heavy corrosion on exhaust system †ADVISE heavy corrosion on centre sections of both front to rear b/pipes †ADVISE skirts corroded and breaking away on rear shock abs. †ADVISE

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2007 183,463 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

ADVISE 1 heavy corrosion on exhaust system † 2 heavy corrosion on centre sections of both front to rear brake pipes † 3 both rear shock abs skirts corroded and broken away † 4 h/brake cable return spring missing

ADVISE 5 o/s/f indicator colour deteriorating † 6 o/s/f and n/s/f door latches require attention

ADVISE 7 slight webbing damage on n/s front and rear seat belts

Pass 26 Jul 2006 174,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 174,899 miles

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

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

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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N206 ESJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N206 ESJ, 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 N206 ESJ registered?

N206 ESJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N206 ESJ safe to buy?

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