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AD53 REU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,551 mi
Last recorded151,551 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 REU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 151,551 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle both lines been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 140,183 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 139,117 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and rear - both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush - NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH REAR AXLE - ( TRAILING ARMS BUSHES ) (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated REQUIRED - ALL BRAKE DISC COVER CORRODED (3.5.1j)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FULL INNER / OUTER SILLS AND JACKING POINTS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE - BOTH (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR ALL REQUIRED (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - both - ( have movement ) (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play slight - ( offside front inner required soon ) ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight - corroded - worn - weakened slight (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside - both - have slight play - ( required soon ) (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( pin / bearing bushes - both ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play play - ( required soon ) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn - limit - uneven wear - calliper sticking rear ( required soon ) (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats and belts not tested - ( tested as a 5 seats vehicle ) ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened and front - both worn - ( required soon ) (3.5.1n)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn required soon - rack has slight play - play in steering parts and components slight -( lightly rubbing offside front ) (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion FULL VEHICLE - ARCHES - MOUNTINGS AREA - ALL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 135,007 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under body corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (both) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm limit reached (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer + middle (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake cover plate rusty (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play in steering components/parts. (2.1.2c)

oil leak (misty)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 131,225 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 123,059 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 113,736 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 113,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,337 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,734 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 94,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,024 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,801 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 76,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,638 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 43,373 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

n/s/r lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

os inner cv boot 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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AD53 REU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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