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N253 PEW

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,279 mi
Last recorded80,279 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 PEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2017 80,279 miles

Central Front Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished outer wall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,298 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

Offside Rear tyre cut/perished.

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy.

Fail 6 Sep 2016 78,298 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

Offside Rear tyre cut/perished.

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,523 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside outer sill rusty front.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 77,523 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside outer sill rusty front.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 72,641 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly damaged/cut outer sidewalls.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

rear bumper loose o/s.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 72,641 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly damaged/cut outer sidewalls.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

rear bumper loose o/s.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,242 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 69,242 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,794 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear shock absorber shroud damaged/corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 68,794 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear shock absorber shroud damaged/corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,945 miles

rear inner sidelights n/w.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,945 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

rear inner sidelights n/w.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,132 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,132 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre rear seat slightly insecure.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear shock absorber shroud corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 64,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,393 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,393 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear inner sidelights not working.

n/s outer sill damaged.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

inner rear sidelights not working.

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear tyre on 2mm. and outer sidewall damaged.

rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 18 May 2007 55,020 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 55,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded and slight blow.

inner rear side lights not working.

n/s outer sill dented.

o/s front tyre on 2mm and outer sidewall damaged.

Fail 18 May 2006 50,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear inner side light not working.

rear bumper insecure.

slight cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

Pass 18 May 2006 50,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s rear inner side light not working.

rear bumper insecure.

slight cut in n/s front outer tyre wall.

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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N253 PEW is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 112,562 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 N253 PEW, 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 31 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N253 PEW is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 11 October 1995.

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