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N378 DWC

1995 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,578 mi
Last recorded149,578 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN378 DWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 149,578 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

centre rear seat not fitted

nearside front sill damaged

nearside rear,rear seat not fitted

offside front sill damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

play to limit in offside front steering rack end

Fail 8 Dec 2011 149,571 miles

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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

centre rear seat not fitted

nearside front sill damaged

nearside rear,rear seat not fitted

offside front sill damaged

offside rear light lense damaged

play to limit in offside front steering rack end

Pass 10 Dec 2010 142,235 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 138,061 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 133,694 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 133,694 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 129,392 miles

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

air bag lamp on

ns front wheel bearing very slight noise

Fail 4 Dec 2007 129,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag lamp on

ns front wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 25 Sep 2006 123,571 miles

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

both outer sills have damage

cat has slight rattle

front plate delaminating

slight play in rack

Fail 18 Sep 2006 123,475 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

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

catalyst rattling slightly.

front number plate delamanating.

offside & nearside front outer sills damaged.

slight play in steering rack.

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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N378 DWC is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N378 DWC, 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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N378 DWC is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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