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N484 DWC

1995 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,370 mi
Last recorded155,370 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 DWC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 155,370 miles

Battery insecurely mounted

Both front brake disc inner faces worn thin

Both rear shock absorber top dust covers corroded and adrift

Exhaust system mounted close to floor

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Rear no plate discoloured

Fail 30 Nov 2011 155,370 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Battery insecurely mounted

Both front brake disc inner faces worn thin

Both rear shock absorber top dust covers corroded and adrift

Exhaust system mounted close to floor

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear no plate discoloured

Pass 8 Dec 2010 142,000 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 142,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber top covers rusty

Bottom of both offside doors corroded

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

Vehicle battery loose fitting in carrier

Pass 12 Nov 2009 128,730 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 128,730 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all other in indicators faded

Fail 2 Dec 2008 118,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bonnet saftey catch release faulty

offside rear shock absorber outer caeing slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2008 118,329 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet saftey catch release faulty

offside rear shock absorber outer caeing slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2007 107,932 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 107,932 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

damper shrouds corroded away

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges on limit

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 96,214 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 88,584 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 88,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N484 DWC 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 53.8%.

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 N484 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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N484 DWC is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 November 1995.

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