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N315 XCH

1995 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,916 mi
Last recorded159,916 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 XCH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 159,916 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

airbag light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 159,916 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)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 154,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 154,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 149,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside centre row seat not fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2011 149,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside centre row seat not fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 149,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside centre row seat not fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 143,919 miles

bonnet catch is very tempermentaladvise replacement asap

nearside front top suspention mount has slight play

nearside rear tyre has nail in it can be repaired

offside front outer sill slightly corrode

offside steering rack has slight play

some rear seats not fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2010 143,919 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside front top suspention mount has slight play

nearside rear tyre has nail in it can be repaired

offside front outer sill slightly corrode

offside steering rack has slight play

some rear seats not fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 138,746 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 134,595 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 129,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 121,508 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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N315 XCH is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N315 XCH, 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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N315 XCH is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 November 1995.

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