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AG53 CYJ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,400 mi
Last recorded160,400 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 CYJ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 160,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear to front in places (3.6.B.2c)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 160,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear to front in places (3.6.B.2c)

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 151,118 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 151,019 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 141,263 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis and front and rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 141,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On calipier (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis and front and rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 130,608 miles

All four tyres worn inner edges

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 130,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

All four tyres worn inner edges

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 117,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,791 miles

Both front metal brake pipes to brake cailpers and to rear hoses corroded close to legal limit.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear handbrake lever on caliper slightly seized.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 109,791 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front metal brake pipes to brake cailpers and to rear hoses corroded close to legal limit.

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear handbrake lever on caliper slightly seized.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,131 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

All tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Both front top suspension mountings worn close to legal limit.

Centre and rear exhaust box corroded close to limit.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,967 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 77,482 miles

(3) Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges.

(3) Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,072 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges close to limit.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,064 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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AG53 CYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AG53 CYJ, 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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AG53 CYJ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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