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ET53 RUU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,142 mi
Last recorded188,142 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 RUU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 188,142 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 188,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,235 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 155,235 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,998 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 117,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,965 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,595 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,402 miles

Advise 22% imbalance on front brakes

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise rear engine stabilizer moving up and down on bush

Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,536 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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ET53 RUU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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