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AD53 PTU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,533 mi
Last recorded162,533 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 PTU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 162,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 162,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,146 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on pads look good

Fail 2 Apr 2025 148,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning light on pads look good

Pass 21 Sep 2020 143,906 miles

Central exhaust silencer bracket corroded away from box

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

parking brake cable return spring broken

Fail 3 Sep 2020 143,885 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust silencer bracket corroded away from box

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

parking brake lever return spring broken

Pass 14 Jun 2018 135,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,663 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 128,643 miles

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

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,473 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 121,473 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,135 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Jan 2016 119,132 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 106,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 100,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,756 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,756 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 76,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,046 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,779 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 54,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 42,887 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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AD53 PTU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 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 AD53 PTU, 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 22 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 PTU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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