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BP53 BWB

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,198 mi
Last recorded161,198 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BWB
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 161,198 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner & offside front outer sills corroded but outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift detected in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber upper covers very corroded

body underside beginning to show sign of corrosion

Fail 22 May 2018 161,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link upper ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount has excessive lift detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan outrigger excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable clips broken on rear suspension arm (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe located on rear suspension arm excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner & offside front outer sills corroded but outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift detected in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber upper covers very corroded

body underside beginning to show sign of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2017 152,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system getting deteriorated

Fail 17 May 2017 151,899 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake light fault intermittent

exhaust system getting deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 142,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting perrished

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 20 May 2016 142,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting perrished

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 134,716 miles

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

o/s/r seat missing

Fail 3 Jun 2015 134,716 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r seat missing

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2014 130,903 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have damage to sidewalls.

nsf tyre cut in sidewall

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 1 Feb 2013 124,250 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 124,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 119,996 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 9 Jan 2012 119,996 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wall slightly perished

Fail 22 Jan 2011 116,090 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust hanger insecure

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front registration plate discoloured

n/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,090 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust hanger insecure

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front registration plate discoloured

n/s/f seatbelt retracting mechanism weak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 112,603 miles

both front tyres low

front and rear brake discs worn low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 105,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 88,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,872 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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BP53 BWB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP53 BWB, 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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BP53 BWB is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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