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N211 KOU

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,565 mi
Last recorded86,565 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 KOU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 86,565 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 86,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,758 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 77,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 71,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 65,499 miles

front exhaust pipe has minor blow †

front flexi pipes starting to perish

rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2005 56,313 miles

offside door mirror cracked.

poly v belt is starting to perish.

rear pads wearing low.

small split in exhaust front pipe.

small split in offside front tyre.

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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N211 KOU is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N211 KOU, 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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N211 KOU is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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