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N478 DWC

1995 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,006 mi
Last recorded122,006 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN478 DWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 122,006 miles

Advise front flexi joint on downpipe deteriorated

Advise nail in offside front tyre

Advise nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Advise nearside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Advise offside rear steel brake pipe very corroded but benefit of doubt given to presenter at time of test

Advise passenger mirror missing

Advise protective shields on both rear shockers incomplete

Advise slight bearing noise offside front

Advise slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar D bush

Fail 1 Dec 2009 121,918 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Advise front flexi joint on downpipe deteriorated

Advise nail in offside front tyre

Advise nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated

Advise nearside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode

Advise offside rear steel brake pipe very corroded but benefit of doubt given to presenter at time of test

Advise passenger mirror missing

Advise protective shields on both rear shockers incomplete

Advise slight bearing noise offside front

Advise slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar D bush

Pass 28 Nov 2008 111,402 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2008 111,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2007 104,357 miles

n/s rear seat belt not checked seat removed

Pass 13 Oct 2006 96,107 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 96,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 90,484 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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N478 DWC is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N478 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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N478 DWC is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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