MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,103 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/box section,near subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support bearing /bush play present when vehicle raised. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger /box section near subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills,o/s outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
silencer box outer casing corroding away.
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
exhaust flexi pipe starting to wear
o/s/f inner sill just starting to corrode
Centre exhaust silence outer wrapping corrode but not leaking
Corrosion hole in the o/s/f inner sill not in a prescribed Mot area
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()
Lift in both front suspension strut top mountings
Slight lift in the adjustable steering column mechanism
Various body and bumper damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold leak. Possible gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Centre exhaust silence outer wrapping corrode but not leaking
Corrosion hole in the o/s/f inner sill not in a prescribed Mot area
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()
Lift in both front suspension strut top mountings
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Slight lift in the adjustable steering column mechanism
Various body and bumper damage
Various small stone chips in the windscreen
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box rusty
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger end (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust box rusty
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s headlamp lense slightly deteriorated
exhaust mount broken, system adequately supported
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s headlamp lense slightly deteriorated
exhaust mount broken, system adequately supported
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing all rear seats. (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate damaged
slight exhaust blow from front when cold
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate damaged
slight exhaust blow from front when cold
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ET53 LGW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ET53 LGW, 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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ET53 LGW is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 16 January 2004.
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