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EF53 NKN

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,641 mi
Last recorded189,641 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 NKN
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 189,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 189,641 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 176,956 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 1 Nov 2017 176,954 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s front (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 26 Oct 2016 156,769 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 26 Oct 2016 156,765 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 9 Oct 2015 134,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door trim loose

Fail 9 Oct 2015 134,898 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s door trim loose

Pass 27 Oct 2014 123,429 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,425 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 113,424 miles

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 100,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front 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 20 Oct 2012 100,471 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2011 90,143 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 90,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 74,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,179 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,118 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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EF53 NKN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF53 NKN, 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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EF53 NKN is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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