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BL53 DFG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,071 mi
Last recorded100,071 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DFG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 100,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 100,071 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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 12 Nov 2013 89,026 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2012 81,845 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fromt wipers poor

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

offside and nearsideinner cv gaiters split

undershield fitted restricting testers view

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,948 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

NEARSIDE INNER CV GAITER SPLIT

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

OFFSIDE INNER CV GAITER SPLIT

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

DEEP CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TREAD

Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,184 miles

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

nearside inner cv joint boot split

Fail 8 Dec 2008 50,184 miles

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

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

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

nearside inner cv joint boot split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,901 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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BL53 DFG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL53 DFG, 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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BL53 DFG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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