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BP53 VUW

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,431 mi
Last recorded215,431 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 215,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn off front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and out rigger and sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and out sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger and sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering and out sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 205,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 205,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger to chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 202,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 192,487 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 192,487 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 182,937 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 170,964 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 159,395 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 144,772 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 133,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 120,567 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 120,567 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,709 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 102,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 87,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 73,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres 3mm

small cracks in osf flexy hose

wipers poor

Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,821 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both front strutt top rubber bearings

Fail 24 Jan 2008 58,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both front strutt top rubber bearings

Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,187 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VUW 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 VUW, 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 VUW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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