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FA53 GKL

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GKL
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 90,452 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust box outer skin poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat has movement

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 90,366 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box poor condition

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat has movement

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 13 Dec 2018 89,312 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective servo pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind wheel marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,817 miles

Front both front brake discs slightly pitted

Front both front brake pads low

Nearside Front chassis has surface rust close to prescribed area

Rear both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,971 miles

Front advise front pads very low

Rear advise heavy rust on exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on at times

sills damaged but not weakened

Fail 24 Jun 2015 87,125 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

brake warning light on at times

sills damaged but not weakened

Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,362 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor

Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,344 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust box outer skin poor

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 70,278 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 51,602 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,936 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 23,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FA53 GKL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA53 GKL, 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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FA53 GKL is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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