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N497 JGN

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,761 mi
Last recorded47,761 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 JGN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal slight travel

front brake pads low

metal brake pipes starting to corrod

nsr rear seatbelt frayed

osf nsf nsr osr brake flexi hose furrells corroded

osr nsr top shock absorber bushs slight play

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2009 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal slight travel

front brake pads low

metal brake pipes starting to corrod

nsr rear seatbelt frayed

osf nsf nsr osr brake flexi hose furrells corroded

osr nsr top shock absorber bushs slight play

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust corroded

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,853 miles

front brakes out of balance 23%

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 39,375 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 39,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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N497 JGN is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N497 JGN, 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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What year was N497 JGN registered?

N497 JGN is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 October 1995.

Is N497 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N497 JGN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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