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AX53 LYC

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,850 mi
Last recorded152,850 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 LYC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 152,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 150,338 miles

Nearside o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 145,036 miles

slight corrosion n/s and o/s front floors

Pass 3 Feb 2016 134,613 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2016 134,586 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2016 134,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

tyre size : 215 / 55 r16

Pass 9 Jan 2015 121,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,336 miles

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

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner surfaces

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2013 110,221 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,730 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,770 miles

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,327 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside inner and offside inner drive shalft boots split

Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,311 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside inner and offside inner drive shalft boots split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 84,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,092 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 49,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 49,739 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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AX53 LYC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AX53 LYC, 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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AX53 LYC is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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