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N218 PTY

1996 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,879 mi
Last recorded107,879 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 PTY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2014 107,879 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 107,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,916 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 98,916 miles

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

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brakes slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,977 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 25 Jan 2010 94,008 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 27 Jan 2009 89,672 miles

1 horn button missing

both front bottom balljoint dust shields split

exhaust rusty and thin

rear set 6 & 7 not fitted at time of test ,seatbelts and seats not tested

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2009 89,672 miles

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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare tyre soft

1 horn button missing

both front bottom balljoint dust shields split

exhaust rusty and thin

n/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

rear set 6 & 7 not fitted at time of test ,seatbelts and seats not tested

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 85,555 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside wiper blade slightly worn

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 85,555 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly worn

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,336 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 83,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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N218 PTY is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N218 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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N218 PTY is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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