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FB53 FTY

2004 Ford Galaxy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,826 mi
Last recorded176,826 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FTY
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 176,826 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 168,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner & outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner & outer cills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 168,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 165,028 miles

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))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 159,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 152,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,493 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 141,997 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 137,965 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 133,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 122,536 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 122,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,981 miles

both front tyres edges badly worn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 110,980 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres edges badly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,307 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 97,305 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,137 miles

Off side rear seatbelt not tested - no seat installed

Pass 9 Mar 2009 77,833 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 57,563 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front driveshaft inner boot leaking.

slight damage to off side rear wheel arch.

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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FB53 FTY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB53 FTY, 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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FB53 FTY is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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