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BL53 OFB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,469 mi
Last recorded136,469 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OFB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,469 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 136,463 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 131,575 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 128,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

auxilliary belt noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2014 125,580 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear brake pipes slightley corroded

rear tyres cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 9 Sep 2013 123,647 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

steering slightly rough on tick over

Pass 12 Sep 2012 121,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

some metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 119,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 85,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 85,965 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,512 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 70,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,970 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2006 27,375 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 OFB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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