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BD53 UVV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,699 mi
Last recorded169,699 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 UVV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 169,699 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake

Pass 4 Oct 2016 160,991 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

discs corroded

slight play in front drop links

Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

seats folded down and child seat fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2014 150,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

seats folded down and child seat fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 134,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 129,305 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 129,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 123,487 miles

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

gear cables fouling exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2011 123,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

gear cables fouling exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2010 129,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 125,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 120,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 120,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 113,868 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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BD53 UVV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD53 UVV, 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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BD53 UVV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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