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N208 LCD

1996 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 LCD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 165,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 148,332 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 133,646 miles

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

offsside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover split

Fail 7 May 2008 133,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offsside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover split

Fail 6 May 2006 116,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear seat not fitted

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 May 2006 116,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear seat not fitted

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

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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N208 LCD is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N208 LCD, 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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N208 LCD is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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