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BU53 VSE

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,530 mi
Last recorded157,530 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VSE
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 157,530 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 157,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 157,497 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/box (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Unable to fully view front and rear brake pads

Pass 10 Sep 2016 145,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 145,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 139,319 miles

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

Oil leak

center row o/s seat belt catch plastic broken

Fail 22 Jul 2015 139,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

center row o/s seat belt catch plastic broken

Pass 11 Sep 2014 134,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 134,813 miles

Front 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 123,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 114,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,294 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter appears to be split

Fail 31 Aug 2011 105,106 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter appears to be split

Pass 31 Aug 2010 95,105 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre row centre seat not fitted at time of test

inner gaiter on offside driveshaft split

rear silencer deteriorating

slight damage to webbing on nearside centre row seatbelt

slight weeping of grease from nearside driveshaft gaiter inner clip

Fail 2 Sep 2009 83,473 miles

Both rear indicators are fading from amber towards white.

Centre seat of 2nd row (middle row) not fitted at time of test.

Dust cover on nearside front suspension, bottom ball joint is split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,473 miles

Both rear indicators are fading from amber towards white.

Centre seat of 2nd row (middle row) not fitted at time of test.

Dust cover on nearside front suspension, bottom ball joint is split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,238 miles

only the two front seatbelts and offside central and offside rear belts could be tested as other seats have been removed

Pass 7 Sep 2007 57,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,131 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 51,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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BU53 VSE 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 60%.

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 BU53 VSE, 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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BU53 VSE is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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