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AY53 MFA

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,464 mi
Last recorded174,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 MFA
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 174,464 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 174,462 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 169,402 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 169,402 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 162,428 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 162,428 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 155,327 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 145,408 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,284 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 124,262 miles

front chassis rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2012 117,416 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 109,407 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,163 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 92,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs worn badly

Pass 30 Apr 2009 92,356 miles

rear brake discs worn badly

Pass 1 May 2008 81,545 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 81,545 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,635 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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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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