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N211 PTY

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 PTY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 77,590 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)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2007 71,765 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 71,734 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 23 May 2007 71,660 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front flexy brake hoses perished

horn button stiff

nearside rear door will not open from inside or outside

offside rear tyre remould

passenger sun visor insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,308 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 65,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PTY is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N211 PTY, 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 PTY is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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