MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row of seats ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bolt head sheared off securing strut to hub but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot weeping grease and boot perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls very scuffed/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and box section jacking area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row of seats ()
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bolt head sheared off securing strut to hub but still secure (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot weeping grease and boot perishing/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Spare tyre defective ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer sidewalls very scuffed/damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))
Spare wheel fitted to nsf same size tyre fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Midlle of middle row nsr of middle row and both rear seats ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rust forming under car
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Midlle of middle row nsr of middle row and both rear seats ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rust forming under car
Spare wheel fitted to nsf same size tyre fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Central Stop lamp not working High level brake light (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All parts from cat back (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing Sensor (3.4.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight movement
Slight exhaust blow
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front chassis rusty
rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake discs worn badly
rear brake discs worn badly
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?
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AY53 MFA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 AY53 MFA, 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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AY53 MFA is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 27 February 2004.
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