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N207 LGJ

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,457 mi
Last recorded196,457 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN207 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 196,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 194,803 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outter and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 193,052 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 187,686 miles

Centre exhaust mounting missing,

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 187,685 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre exhaust mounting missing,

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 187,670 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 183,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear brake pipes have minor corrosion

front registration plate damaged

nearside mirror housing taped up

Fail 29 Sep 2014 183,024 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front and rear brake pipes have minor corrosion

front registration plate damaged

nearside mirror housing taped up

Fail 13 Jun 2013 176,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 176,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 167,019 miles

covers under engine restrict view of some testable items

exhaust corroded

nearside front steering gaiter starting to split

offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses are cracking

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes are corroded

offside and nearside front top strutt mounts are worn

offside and nearside rear indicators are pale

offside and nearside rear tyre inner edges are worn

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust clamp is split

surface corrosion on offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 156,726 miles

rear indicators are pale

slight play at offside and nearside front top strut mounts

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2010 145,979 miles

cover under front of vehicle

front brake hoses are cracking

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges worn

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

steering column uj worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 135,426 miles

air bag warning light is on

corrosion to rear and front to rear brake pipes

cover under front of vehicle retricts view of some testable items

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2008 120,999 miles

cover fitted under engine restricts view of some testable items

nearside front door difficult to open from outside

nearside rear tyre wear uneven

offside and nearside front tyre edges worn low

offside front brake hose cracking

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2007 107,635 miles

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

catalytic converter is corroded and has a small leak

cover under engine area restricting view of testable items

offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,025 miles

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

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

offside front outer cv boot leaking grease

offside rear tyre worn low

rear seats not fitted at time of test

spare tyre worn badly on inner edge

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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N207 LGJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N207 LGJ, 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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N207 LGJ is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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