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N286 AKE

1995 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,464 mi
Last recorded288,464 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 AKE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2010 288,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play from track rod arm inner joint nearside

Pass 30 Dec 2010 288,464 miles

slight play from track rod arm inner joint nearside

Pass 5 Jan 2010 279,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 275,924 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres ccracking/perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 275,906 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres ccracking/perishing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 271,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 265,080 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 265,080 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 255,733 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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N286 AKE is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N286 AKE, 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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N286 AKE is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 December 1995.

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