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M257 JEC

1995 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,872 mi
Last recorded101,872 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Galaxy112,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 JEC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,872 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Fail 10 Sep 2010 101,872 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 92,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 92,777 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 88,281 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 88,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 84,419 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 81,348 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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M257 JEC is a 1995 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M257 JEC, 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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M257 JEC is a 1995 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 May 1995.

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