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N501 UVU

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,103 mi
Last recorded144,103 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN501 UVU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 144,103 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 144,083 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 138,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 131,411 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 131,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2009 123,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 123,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 115,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 106,831 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 106,676 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,049 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 92,437 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 92,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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N501 UVU is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 N501 UVU, 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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N501 UVU is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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