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N44 FRE

1998 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,660 mi
Last recorded166,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Galaxy113,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 FRE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 166,660 miles

rearbrake discs heavily corroded / scored

Fail 7 Jul 2015 166,656 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rearbrake discs heavily corroded / scored

Pass 21 Jun 2014 162,517 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 158,656 miles

front tyres low

n/s rear seat belt in poor condition

o/s front seat belt in poor condition

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2012 155,578 miles

both front top shock mounts worn

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres low

rear steel brake pipes in poor condition

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2011 149,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 142,223 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 142,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 134,039 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 124,959 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 124,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 108,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 95,949 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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N44 FRE is a 1998 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 113,496 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 N44 FRE, 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 28 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N44 FRE registered?

N44 FRE is a 1998 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is N44 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N44 FRE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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