MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,879 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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