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N648 SOE

1995 Ford Galaxy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN648 SOE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2011 141,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

all brake discs rusty

all rear seats removed at time of test

outer sills corroded

steering column adjuster weak

Pass 19 Apr 2010 132,854 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level warning light on, high level stoplight not working

Fail 16 Apr 2010 132,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level warning light on, high level stoplight not working

Pass 4 Mar 2009 171,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 171,822 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 165,263 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 158,053 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 158,053 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 146,277 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 146,277 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

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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N648 SOE is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N648 SOE, 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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N648 SOE is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 25 August 1995.

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