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AJ53 VBP

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,229 mi
Last recorded101,229 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VBP
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 100,661 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os/ns outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml on

engine covers fitted

exhaust deteriorated and support bracket missing

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Oct 2014 94,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 81,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2013 81,124 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2012 71,595 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on onner edge.unable to prove tread was cut as deep from new

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rearmost seats not fitted

Fail 21 May 2012 71,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on onner edge.unable to prove tread was cut as deep from new

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rearmost seats not fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,461 miles

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

both front inner driveshaft gaiters torn and leaking grease.

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 23,455 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,695 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 9,333 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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AJ53 VBP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ53 VBP, 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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AJ53 VBP is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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