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N480 GLH

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,280 mi
Last recorded125,280 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 GLH
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 125,280 miles

both ns tyres curb damaged sidewalls

corrosion around ns chassis rail drain hole

number plate lamps slightly insecure

play in front strut tops

Fail 12 Oct 2012 125,280 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both ns tyres curb damaged sidewalls

corrosion around ns chassis rail drain hole

number plate lamps slightly insecure

play in front strut tops

Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,854 miles

all tyres kerb damaged outer wall

centre row centre seat belt buckle poor

front and n/s/r indicators going white

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear arb bushes worn

rear number plate lamps slight insecure

slight play both rack ends

slight play front strut tops

Fail 26 Oct 2011 121,816 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres kerb damaged outer wall

centre row centre seat belt buckle poor

front and n/s/r indicators going white

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear arb bushes worn

rear number plate lamps slight insecure

slight play both rack ends

slight play front strut tops

Pass 3 Nov 2010 119,513 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise light perishing on the front flexi brake hoses

advise play in the front strut tops

advise slight play in o/s steering rack end

advise underbody corrosin front chassis and rear suspension

strong advise o/s/f door latch poor

strong advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner egde

strong advise play in all rear anti rollbar mounting bushes

very strong advise n/s cv joint very noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2009 115,711 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 115,711 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise underbody corrosion on chassis and suspension components

strong advise play in rear anti rollbar mount bushes

Pass 5 Nov 2008 110,332 miles

advise play in o/s/f strut top mount

advise wiper blades getting deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2007 106,156 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis

Fail 25 Oct 2007 106,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion on chassis

advise play in front strut tops

Pass 3 Nov 2006 102,337 miles

Center and rear exhausts very rusty and slight blow. Not yet excessive.

NSF outer cv boot seeping grease.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 102,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Center and rear exhaust sections very rusty and slight blow from center

N/S/F outer cv boot seeping grease

Pass 24 Nov 2005 100,439 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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N480 GLH is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc 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 N480 GLH, 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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N480 GLH is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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