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AJ53 VOB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VOB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2017 120,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Not functioning with operation of hand lever (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in various areas

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated at time of test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake lever release outer button missing, but mechanism still operates correctly

Pass 11 Apr 2016 112,220 miles

Braiding split on exhaust front pipe flexible section, not holed.

Engine malfunction warning light illuminated during test.

Exhaust outer casing corroded on centre and rear silencers, not holed.

Fine cracks in offside front flexible brake hose.

Press button missing from parking brake lever.

Rubber cracking on both front bottom ball joint gaiters, not split.

Slight grease leak from offside front outer drive shaft gaiter.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Braiding split on exhaust front pipe flexible section, not holed.

Engine malfunction warning light illuminated during test.

Exhaust outer casing corroded on centre and rear silencers, not holed.

Fine cracks in offside front flexible brake hose.

Press button missing from parking brake lever.

Rubber cracking on both front bottom ball joint gaiters, not split.

Slight grease leak from offside front outer drive shaft gaiter.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,897 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 102,894 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 94,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,874 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 77,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,411 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 69,397 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 69,397 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,537 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,625 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 28,849 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ53 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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