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N282 FDM

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,615 mi
Last recorded222,615 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 FDM
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 222,615 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 222,615 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 220,723 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 218,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 215,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 211,506 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 211,506 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 210,951 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 210,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 208,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside steering rack slight freeplay

Fail 12 Mar 2008 208,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside steering rack slight freeplay

Pass 14 Feb 2007 202,534 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 202,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2006 188,621 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 188,618 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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N282 FDM is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N282 FDM, 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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N282 FDM is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 November 1995.

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