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115,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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sills corroded
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
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))
Front jacking point corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear sills corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear silencer corroding
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear silencer corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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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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