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M253 YJN

1995 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,897 mi
Last recorded147,897 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 YJN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 147,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 19 Apr 2010 147,897 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both wiper rubbers split

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2009 142,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

one mounting broken on petrol filter

Fail 5 May 2009 142,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

one mounting broken on petrol filter

Pass 19 Apr 2008 134,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust system rusty

nearside & offside front suspension tops starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Apr 2008 134,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust system rusty

nearside & offside front suspension tops starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Apr 2007 128,200 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 128,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wiper rubbers starting to split

some deterioration in rear number plate

Pass 8 May 2006 120,775 miles

Exhaust silencer boxes outer skins corroding but †not leaking.

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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M253 YJN is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M253 YJN, 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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M253 YJN is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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