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BW53 CGG

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,107 mi
Last recorded78,107 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CGG
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 78,107 miles

f/n/s tyre cracked/perished

front brake discs worn low

front shockers leaking fluid

Pass 17 Jan 2024 73,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 73,238 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point/outrigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/wing holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,084 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside wings, bottoms by sills corroded but still attached at present

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 72,084 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/outrigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside wings, bottoms by sills corroded but still attached at present

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,834 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 69,393 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 69,393 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on wishbone (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper end (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on wishbone (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (marked) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 68,479 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,689 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly along their inner edges

Fail 2 Jan 2019 66,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly along their inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,801 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly along their inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,434 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 62,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 57,041 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2013 43,394 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on their inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,332 miles

front brake discs are worn and corroded on innert surface

rear discs have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2012 38,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are worn and corroded on innert surface

rear discs have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,937 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,762 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 29,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,644 miles

slight corrosion on front brake discs,

Pass 24 Jan 2008 19,990 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 14,967 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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BW53 CGG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BW53 CGG, 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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BW53 CGG is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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