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ET53 SUU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,349 mi
Last recorded144,349 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 SUU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 144,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 144,345 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 140,291 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 140,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 125,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,077 miles

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

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

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

both front top susspension mount bearings noisy on locks when jacked up

Fail 16 Jan 2015 115,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both top front suspension bearings noisy on locks when jacked up

Pass 8 Jan 2014 107,851 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2014 107,851 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,390 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,344 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 89,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,915 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)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 71,740 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 71,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,135 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 53,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 32,731 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)

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 SUU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 SUU, 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 ET53 SUU registered?

ET53 SUU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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