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N20 FDS

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,166 mi
Last recorded125,166 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 FDS
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2013 125,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake pipes have slight corrosion

o/a and n/s rear tyres cracking between tread

o/s front door card missing

o/s front seat belt slight fraying

o/s front window not working

rear seat belts not checked due to seat missing

roof lining hanging down at the rear

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,070 miles

air bag fault light on dash

car very untidy inside

front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s outer sill has damage

o/s and n/s rear and main front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

o/s front door inner trim missing

o/s front seat belt slight fraying

o/s front window not working

o/s rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Fail 10 Aug 2012 115,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag fault light on dash

car very untidy inside

front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s outer sill has damage

o/s and n/s rear and main front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

o/s front door inner trim missing

o/s front seat belt slight fraying

o/s front window not working

o/s rear tyre slight cracking on tread

Pass 9 Aug 2011 105,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

o/s drivers door inner card missing resulting in loose insecure wires and door handle

o/s outer mirror casing broken

Pass 20 Aug 2010 97,614 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 97,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

suspect offside rear brake caliper starting to leak fluid

Pass 7 Aug 2009 85,537 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 85,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 75,198 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 22 Aug 2007 62,887 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 62,871 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,363 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 49,363 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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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N20 FDS is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N20 FDS, 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 N20 FDS registered?

N20 FDS is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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