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N228 HCL

1996 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Galaxy116,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 HCL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2011 101,825 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front o/s sill been welded and freshley painted over

Pass 13 May 2011 101,825 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front o/s sill been welded and freshley painted over

Fail 15 Feb 2011 101,420 miles

Centre Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,338 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

surface corrosion to offside rear sill

temporary repair to centre exhaust box

engine idle speed increases significantly when turning steering from lock to lock

engine throttle sticking

Fail 17 Feb 2010 95,328 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

surface corrosion to offside rear sill

temporary repair to centre exhaust box

engine idle speed increases significantly when turning steering from lock to lock

engine throttle sticking

Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,507 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 86,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,045 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,982 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 64,727 miles

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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N228 HCL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N228 HCL, 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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N228 HCL is a 1996 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 January 1996.

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