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BP53 DPV

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,030 mi
Last recorded171,030 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DPV
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 171,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underseal front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear to various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 171,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear to various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 163,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 163,232 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front handbrake cable return spring broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 155,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 147,005 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 147,004 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear broke and insecure (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section corroded and broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,630 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 129,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 127,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indy on pads look ok through wheel

Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indy on pads look ok through wheel

Pass 6 Dec 2012 126,634 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 113,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 106,742 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 106,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 83,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,915 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 DPV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP53 DPV, 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 DPV is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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