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AV53 OWU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,139 mi
Last recorded122,139 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OWU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 122,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside & nearside front sills slightly distorted

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 115,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust flexible section deteriated

Fail 19 Mar 2015 115,747 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust flexible section deteriated

Pass 18 Mar 2014 109,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside front sill damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 109,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside front sill damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,007 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2013 104,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 96,246 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,900 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 88,900 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 80,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,544 miles

n/s/r tyre edged - exhaust back box tatty - o/s/f rollbar link slight play -both front struttops slight play.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 70,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre edged - exhaust back box tatty - o/s/f rollbar link slight play -both front struttops slight play.

Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust back box tatty.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,764 miles

exhaust back box tatty.

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,615 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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AV53 OWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV53 OWU, 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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AV53 OWU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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