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AJ53 VPV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

115,551 mi
Last recorded115,551 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VPV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 115,551 miles

sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 114,613 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 114,602 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 109,264 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 109,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 105,927 miles

Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear sills corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,279 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 102,354 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 102,341 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom ball joint dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear limits and heavily worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition. front mount broken, flexi severely deteriorated

headlamps foggy

Fail 15 Jan 2020 101,246 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes to rear flexis excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom ball joint dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear limits and heavily worn on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition. front mount broken, flexi severely deteriorated

headlamps foggy

Pass 6 Jan 2019 93,579 miles

Front exhaust flexi is deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2018 93,577 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi is deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

centre and rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2017 87,052 miles

both rear tyres 2mm, cracked and perished

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

front exhaust mount broken

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre close to cords exposed inside edge

Fail 29 Dec 2017 87,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/f top suspension mount has play

both rear tyres 2mm, cracked and perished

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

front exhaust mount broken

n/s/r tyre close to cords exposed inside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,236 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 78,696 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 78,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,476 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 71,514 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,972 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,276 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2012 62,276 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2011 55,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,030 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,730 miles

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

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

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

cuts in offside rear tyre sidewall

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 VPV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AJ53 VPV, 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 VPV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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