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AJ53 VRD

2004 Ford Galaxy

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VRD
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 112,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 111,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 110,906 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 110,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 109,046 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 106,798 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 106,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,232 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,294 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,294 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,944 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,432 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,432 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 67,954 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2013 67,954 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,340 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,340 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,986 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but supported ok

Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting missing but supported ok

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,640 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,329 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,196 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 13,598 miles

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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 VRD is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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