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N226 FMB

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,781 mi
Last recorded131,781 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 FMB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 131,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,376 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 128,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

n/s and o/s rear seatbelts not fully checked as seats not fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2008 126,841 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 126,841 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 124,877 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 124,874 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2006 122,135 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 122,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside 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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N226 FMB is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N226 FMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N226 FMB registered?

N226 FMB is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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