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N216 HAT

1996 Ford Galaxy

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 HAT
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 118,101 miles

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

not all passenger seats fitted at time of test

vehicle presented on wet day

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,732 miles

1 of 2 horn buttons cover missing horn function not impaired

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

vehicle underside heavily coated making inspection of some componants difficult

Fail 6 Nov 2013 117,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1 of 2 horn buttons cover missing horn function not impaired

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

vehicle underside heavily coated making inspection of some componants difficult

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,495 miles

1 of 2 horn controls inop but functionality operation not impaired

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

both rear wheel arches starting corrode

os mirror casing repaired with tape

osr lamp lense repaired with tape

Pass 4 Nov 2011 115,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,622 miles

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 110,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 103,320 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 103,320 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 May 2006 100,857 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 100,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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N216 HAT is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N216 HAT, 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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N216 HAT is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 5 May 1996.

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