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CF53 GLZ

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,955 mi
Last recorded170,955 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GLZ
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 170,955 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust appearing in underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2019 170,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2018 169,003 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body sill slightly corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2018 168,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Body sill slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 167,259 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 165,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 163,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear age cracks appearing in tyre walls

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

Offside Rear cracks appearing in tyre walls

Fail 28 Sep 2015 163,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear age cracks appearing in tyre walls

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear cracks appearing in tyre walls

Pass 14 Oct 2014 162,105 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 162,093 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 160,183 miles

o/s/f tyre wworn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 160,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wworn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 158,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 156,356 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 154,383 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 154,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 152,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 147,184 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 147,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 126,556 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 126,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,054 miles

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

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 27 Sep 2007 76,438 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 76,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,444 miles

It is not possible to use the centre row middle seat belt currently due to the wrong seat being fitted in that position.

The driver's seat belt webbing is slightly damaged.

The front and rear brake discs are pitted, though not to excess.

The n/s/r position and stop lamps are dim.

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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CF53 GLZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CF53 GLZ, 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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What year was CF53 GLZ registered?

CF53 GLZ is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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