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N640 KEW

1995 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,046 mi
Last recorded132,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN640 KEW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 132,046 miles

Brakes ; pipes corroded , o/s/f , both front to rear & both rear outer

Brakes ; slight fluctuation on front brakes

Corrosion o/s/f sill & outrigger

Note ; water in vehicle may cause electrical issues ?

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fail 20 Jan 2014 132,046 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brakes ; pipes corroded , o/s/f , both front to rear & both rear outer

Brakes ; slight fluctuation on front brakes

Corrosion o/s/f sill & outrigger

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Note ; water in vehicle may cause electrical issues ?

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 22 Oct 2012 128,788 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn very close to limit:- recommend new.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 120,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 120,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 115,704 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

slight rusting n/s and o/s brake pipes

Pass 8 Feb 2011 115,704 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

slight rusting n/s and o/s brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2010 109,230 miles

small splits in wiper blades

wet conditions at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2009 101,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 101,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 94,509 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 94,509 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 86,190 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 76,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 76,587 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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N640 KEW is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N640 KEW, 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 N640 KEW registered?

N640 KEW is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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